Speaking at the occasion, Raj said, “It is a true honour and privilege to have a stand named after me at Vizag.”
“Vizag has always held a special place in my journey. It is where I spent countless hours honing my skills, learning the game, and growing into the cricketer and person I am today. To see how far women’s cricket has come fills me with immense pride.
“My deepest appreciation goes to the ICC and its Chairman, Mr. Jay Shah, for their continued efforts in championing the cause of women’s cricket with such conviction. The game today is thriving, full of opportunity, belief, and remarkable talent.
“Lastly, I want to thank my family, who have been my greatest pillars of strength and support throughout this journey. This honour belongs as much to them as it does to me.”
Having represented India in 232 ODIs, 89 T20Is and 12 Tests over an illustrious career spanning 23 years, Raj is the leading run-getter in women’s international cricket with 10,868 runs across formats, including eight centuries and 85 fifties.
