Mithali Raj's Isolation as India Captain: Struggled to Connect with Richa, Shafali

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Mithali Raj 'Felt Lonely' As India Captain, Struggled To Connect With Young Players

Former India skipper Mithali Raj.(AFP)

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News18•28-02-2026, 18:11

Mithali Raj 'Felt Lonely' As India Captain, Struggled To Connect With Young Players

•Mithali Raj admitted feeling 'pretty lonely' as India captain due to friction over her decisions.
•She found it challenging to keep all 15 players happy while being honest about team selections.
•Mithali captained the Indian women's team for 18 years, from 2004 to 2022, leading three generations of cricketers.
•She communicated easily with seniors and peers but struggled with the youngest generation like Shafali Verma and Richa Ghosh.
•Mithali adapted her approach, even faking laughter at jokes, to connect with younger players despite the age gap.

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