Recently Mithali Raj became the highest run-getter across formats in women’s cricket. For the men, that distinction goes to Sachin Tendulkar. But barring this feat, they have another thing in common.
Both Mithali and Sachin were exactly the same age when they made their international debuts. They were 16 years and 205 days old when they played their first matches for the national side. Sachin made his Test debut while Mithali entered the world of ODIs.
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Sachin’s career spanned from 1989 to 2013. Mithali’s began in 1999 and is still active.
Two legends in their respective fields with a massive fan following.
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One put Indian cricket back on the map and another inspired a generation of girls to take up the sport.
One has retired and the other is in the twilight of her career. By the time Mithali calls time, who knows what else she will have achieved?