LONDON: Indian cricket captain Mithali Raj broke the record for runs in women´s ODIs, taking her total to 6,028 after hitting 69 in the World Cup match against Australia on Wednesday.
The 34-year-old -- who made her debut back in 1999 and averages a superb 51.52 after 183 ODI appearances for her country -- surpassed retired England legend Charlotte Edwards’ total of 5,992.
"I don´t think Mitahli Raj gets the credit she deserves at times," said Edwards.
"She is a quality player. The big hitters get the plaudits, but to average over 50 in ODI cricket is an outstanding achievement."
Raj´s Indian male counterpart Virat Kohli also chipped in with his congratulations.
"A great moment for Indian Cricket, M_Raj03 becomes the highest run scorer in Women´s ODI Cricket History today. Champions Stuff!" tweeted Kohli.
Felicitations also poured in from cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.
"Congratulations, M_Raj03! Becoming the highest run scorer in Women's ODIs is a huge achievement. Also, superb knock today!"