Raj continues to set records

It marked the 20th birthday of world famous female activist, Pakistani Malala Yousafzai, and on this day women empowerment and achievement came once more to the fore.

At the ICC Women’s World Cup currently taking place in England, Indian captain Mithali Raj became the first woman cricketer to reach 6,000 One-Day International runs. This achievement once again proves what the fairer sex can accomplish, whether in sport, academia, science, or high office.

Raj, in crossing this cricketing milestone, has shown that the female gender in no way is or must be seen as inferior to any male.

She also has 49 ODI half centuries (another record).

As an enterprising young woman I salute the milestone of this modest 34-year-old cricketer, whose batsmanship has delighted the world. At 16 she became an international player and 18 years on is still making her presence felt.

Congrats to Raj and may she continue to rule. Hats off to all women achievers.

VANISHKA MAHARAJ Cunupia