Mithali Raj receives invitation for Ram Temple ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony in Ayodhya | Off the field News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Renowned Indian cricketer Mithali Raj has been extended an invitation to attend the ‘Pran Pratishtha‘ ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, scheduled for January 22.
Following in the footsteps of cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli, Mithali is the latest cricket personality to receive this prestigious invitation.
Mithali shared the news on her social media account, revealing that her mother accepted the invitation on her behalf. In her tweet, she expressed feeling blessed to be invited to the significant event in Ayodhya.

This event has garnered attention not only from the cricketing world but also from Bollywood celebrities, including Akshay Kumar, Kangana Ranaut, Tiger Shroff, Jackie Shroff, Hariharan, Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Randeep Hooda, who have also been invited to the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony.
Vedic rituals for the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of Ram Lalla commenced a week before the main event. Champat Rai, the general secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, stated that the Ram temple would open for public ‘darshan’ from January 23, following the conclusion of the ceremony.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has initiated an 11-day special ritual leading up to the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ of Shri Ramlala at the temple in Ayodhya.

Mithali Raj, celebrated as one of the greatest female cricketers globally, boasts an illustrious career. She made her ODI debut with a century, setting the tone for an outstanding career.
Mithali is the highest run-scorer in women’s ODIs and has impressive records in both ODIs and T20Is. As a captain, she led India to the runners-up position in the 2017 Women’s ODI Cricket World Cup.
While Mithali’s contributions span various formats, ODIs stand out, where she played 232 matches, accumulating 7,805 runs at an average of 50.68. Additionally, she played a crucial role in Tests, scoring 699 runs at an average of 43.68. Her leadership and performances have left an indelible mark on Indian women’s cricket.
(With inputs from ANI)