Hyderabad Cricket Association To Felicitate Mithali Raj

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) is going to felicitate Mithali Raj, the skipper of the Indian women's cricket squad.

"HCA is very proud that Mithali Raj was able to lead the team well. Under very adverse circumstances they have been able to reach the finals (of ICC Women's World Cup)," said G Vivekanand, the association's president, here on Saturday. While the Railways, her employer, was going to felicitate her, Mithali had agreed to make time for HCA function later, he said. The Telangana government yesterday announced a cash prize of Rs1 crore and 600 sq yards in Banjara Hills for Mithali Raj.

Vivekananda also informed that the prestigious Moin-ud-Dowla tournament would be organised this year as well, with an expected participation of eight to ten teams. The tournament, with 50-over one-day format, is likely to start on August 22, Vivekanand said.

PTI