Mithali Raj roped in as WPL side Gujarat Giants’ mentor | Cricket News – Times of India
AHMEDABAD: Former India cricket captain Mithali Raj has been roped in as mentor and advisor by Women's Premier League (WPL) side Gujarat Giants ahead of the inaugural season, which will take place in March-April this year.Mithali, the highest run-getter in women's international cricket, had retired last year from all formats after a 23-year-long career.As mentor of the side, the 40-year-old cricketer will also promote women's cricket and help develop the sport at the grassroots level in Gujarat.The Ahmedabad franchise had emerged the costliest of the five teams during the auction recently, with Adani Sportsline shelling out Rs 1289 crore.Mithali said the new BCCI initiative will help women's cricket grow steadily and encourage young players to take up cricket professionally."The inaugur...