Mithali Raj 'incredible ambassador' for cricket: Saniya Mirza

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ANI New Delhi [India]
Last Updated : Jul 26 2017 | 5:57 AM IST

Ace tennis player Saniya Mirza recently lauded the Indian Women's cricket team and its skipper Mithali Raj for their excellent performance in ICC Women's World Cup.

Terming Mithila an 'incredible ambassador,' the 30-year-old told ANI, "Mithali (Raj) has been performing amazingly for many years; she is an incredible ambassador for the game of cricket."

Adding, "I really hope this appreciation that all the girls are getting continues because they deserve it."

Mirza recently played at the Wimbledon Open in the doubles category but crashed out in the third round of the womens' doubles category, after losing to former partner Martina Hingis and Chan Yung-Jan.

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First Published: Jul 26 2017 | 5:57 AM IST

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