Mithali Raj Quotes

People complain about too much T20. But the only recognised T20 in Europe is the Blast so if we are going to grow the game outside the U.K. it has to be everywhere.

I do think the ICC has financially helped Afghanistan and Ireland a lot, but I think it's crucial that the ICC provides these Associate nations with quality coaches to work on their basics.

I am following the IPL. I think it would be great for the women's game, creating more competition and showcasing the world's best players from different countries. It would also be a stepping-stone to women's cricket becoming professional.

I, as a cricketer, would like to see 100 counties playing top-flight cricket, just like tennis and football. If I am alive to see that, I will be very happy.

At the international level, one has to keep working hard and develop new skills. International cricket is all about improving yourself.

I feel that World Cup cricket should be played like football in which all the 160 countries take part. If only a handful of countries are going to keep on playing in the World Cup without making the game popular, I will be a sad man.

Try and understand: cricket was played by Commonwealth countries only; now it has started in other countries as well, and I am proud of that.

My best India v. Pakistan moment is from our first match in the ICC World T20 2007, which was a tie.

But if you have live matches and there is TV coverage, I'm sure you have more viewership because people would love to see women's cricket again on television.

With new fast bowlers on the international circuit few and far between, it's always good to see someone new coming through.

It's good to draw spectators to the grounds, but I don't think Twenty20 will help you produce good Test cricketers.

England Women regularly play against Under-15 and U-17 county men's sides, which is great for the girls to take them out of their comfort zones. It's important to find a balance, though, because the way in which women's cricket is played is still very different.

Many England girls have grown up playing men's cricket and trained in county men's academies, so they've faced 70-80 mph bowling. So when it comes to the women's game you have a 75mph bowler who's not as tall and not getting as much bounce, you feel more assured.

A lot has evolved and changed in women's sport in the last 10 years - particularly football and cricket. So, I think my timing, in terms of being able to play both for a while, was fortunate.

It's no secret that women's cricket needs India performing on the global stage, and any male support is welcome - with key voices like Sachin Tendulkar stating that women's cricket is critical to the future of our game, hopefully people will listen.

I think most girls would say they'd love to play more Tests if it was possible.

There is a huge gap between international and domestic cricket. That gap needs to be lessened. Our domestic circuit needs to step up.

I would love to take a role like Greg Chappell did for Australia. I think I have a good eye for talent and this is something that we have never taken on board in the Caribbean.

It would be great to see more Asian women playing cricket at every level.

Cricket is semi-pro for women in Australia, but the girls work damn hard, and it's credit to them to try and grow the sport.

England is leading the way in women's cricket.

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