Mithali Raj is a name that has brought many laurels to India. The former cricketer has achieved great records on the field. Its very rare to see the personal side of Mitahli Raj but recently she sat down for a podcast with Ranveer Allahbadia and discussed many things including her dating life and marriage proposals.

The host asked Mitahli Raj about the kind of marriage proposals she received, to which Mithali shared interesting things that the groom side would discuss with her during the courtship period.

“There were no arrange marriage meetings but phone calls. I didn’t get that sense (that the guy is talking to Mithali Raj) seriously on phone. Those calls were set up by my mother’s sister (aunty). So I decided to speak just like somebody would talk. After the normal Hi Hello pleasantries, they straight away would dive into post-marriage talks like how many children would be needed and how things would be? I was on a backfoot because till then I hadn’t imagined what life is post-marriage or how I wanted it to be. From my side, the focus was more on playing for India and completing the necessities for it. But my focus never went to such things (post-marriage life) and neither there have been discussions about it before. So I was taken by surprise that you have to let go of your cricket.”

Taking Care of Mother or would go to play Cricket ?

Mithali also shared another incident about her telephonic discussion with a potential marriage prospect and the discussion was surprising for her.

“I was current India captain then. I was leading India. And the guy said that you would have to leave cricket because you would be required to look after the children. I was like, Ok. I was absorbing as to what he is saying. And the strangest thing he asked me that if something happens to my mother, then will you will take care of her or you would go to play cricket? I was like, I straightaway asked, that what is this question. He said its necessary for him to know what is more important for her? I don’t remember what I said but clearly it put me off. Then I told my mother, that this (marriage with this prospect) is not going to happen. Then I remember a cricket friend of mine, who got married. She said little bit of adjustment has to be done after marriage.”

Mithali also revealed in an interview that she has been in relationships. However, the former cricketer has not tied the knot till yet.