ICC Women's World Cup final: Mithali Raj's father hopes India to clinch title
Dorai Raj believed that the result of the final could change the face of women's cricket in India.
Hyderabad: Team India captain Mithali Raj’s father Dorai Raj believes that the Women in Blue can lift the World Cup title by beating hosts England on Sunday.
He said, "This is the second time after 2005 that we've got a chance to play in the World Cup final. The team was captained by Mithali back then as well. The team performed well that time, but lost to Australia. Her career is drawing to a close, so she has a great chance to win the cup now."
Drawing a parallel to the Virat Kohli-led side that lost to Pakistan in the Champions Trophy last month, Dorai Raj said that Mithali has never been overconfident in her life.
"I don't think that Mithali will be overconfident. She has been in these situations before and she'll be calm and study her opponents before playing them." he said.
He believed that the result of the final could change the face of women's cricket in India and added that the team has a chance to create history.
I am so happy that best wishes have come from all over the country, including CM KC Rao: S Dorai Raj,father of #MithaliRaj #IndvsEng pic.twitter.com/b9lNDtKuyj
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This is a very big opportunity, it was always her dream to get home the world cup: S Dorai Raj,father of #MithaliRaj #IndvsEng pic.twitter.com/Rn8tc6arv4
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He said, "They'll have to put in their best. If they do so, they will go down in history like the men's team of 1983."
India defeated Australia, the defending champions, by thirty six runs in the semifinals on Thursday to set up a final clash with England.
Mithali has already warned England not to expect an easy match.