On Wednesday, India’s women’s team coach, Ramesh Powar had accused ODI skipper, Mithali Raj of “throwing tantrums and creating chaos” besides threatening to retire midway through the World T20 after being denied the opening spot in his tournament report to BCCI, Raj has now come up with an emotional reply on Twitter. Mithali said she was “deeply saddened and hurt”, calling it the “darkest day” of her life.
I'm deeply saddened & hurt by the aspersions cast on me. My commitment to the game & 20yrs of playing for my country.The hard work, sweat, in vain.
Today, my patriotism doubted, my skill set questioned & all the mud slinging- it's the darkest day of my life. May god give strength— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) November 29, 2018
Mithali’s comments come in the wake of Powar’s scathing 10-page report that was revealed by PTI on Wednesday. Powar’s 10-page tour report is almost entirely focussed on Mithali, taking up nearly five pages in all. He met BCCI CEO Rahul Johri and GM (Cricket Operations) Saba Karim at the Board headquarters in Mumbai on Wednesday to submit it. The coach’s report followed an e-mail by Mithali to Johri and Karim, where she accused that the former India spinner humiliated her during the tournament in the West Indies.
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While summarising Mithali’s performance, Powar said, “I hope Mithali stops blackmailing, pressurizing coaches and putting her interest first then the team. Before Pakistan match, video analyst Pushkar Sawant came to my room and said that fielding coach Biju George has conveyed to him that Mithali is upset with the batting order and packed her bags with the announcement of retirement in the morning. I was saddened by her attitude and it gave me an impression that Mithali Raj comes first and then India. She threw a lot of tantrums and created a lot of chaos.”
Mithali’s controversial exclusion from the semifinal against England, which India lost by eight wickets, gave rise to a storm and she has said that the axing left her in tears. Responding to her charge that Powar had asked her to not even show up at the ground for the league match against Australia, the coach said he merely asked her to rest at the hotel to recover from a niggle.
Describing the same, former Indian off-spinner said, “She couldn’t understand her role and adapt to the team plan and played for her personal milestones. Her irresponsible behavior took my time away as I was supposed to speak with few players regarding preparations of all important semifinal match, which could not happen. It’s not always about individual milestones, it’s always about team strategies and executions (team first).”
However, Powar’s latest tweet has sure not gone down well with Mithali’s fans. The post read, “Forgive others not because they deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve peace.”
— RAMESH POWAR (@imrameshpowar) November 29, 2018
Here is how his post got bashed on social space:
— Cow Cricket (@CowCricket) November 29, 2018
Watch this this is your mother I can't see your name here so young players cup nai dilate skilled players final mai pahuchate hai baki name pure desh k same insulting condition mai late hai tu to gaya ab murakh mahan murakh instead tu mithali se bahot much shikhta cricket knowleg pic.twitter.com/GRl2MGQXPj
— D.sharma. fan, cricket lover. (@_gllrs) November 29, 2018
Really sorry you r a big fool you r pointing out a legend don't forget you r nothing in front of her don't show male ego say sorry to her we in20years never seen her attitude and OK chalk what about your answer do drop mithali for 3 matches and what about not given chance mansi
— D.sharma. fan, cricket lover. (@_gllrs) November 29, 2018
Do you have any shame to comment on the cricketing legend like #MithaliRaj . Please end your ……………………. here.
— NAGA PRADEEP DHULIPALA (@NDhulipala) November 29, 2018
Do not even dare to question the patriotism and dedication of world class player like @M_Raj03. She is the pride of our nation. You should know that the whole country stands with her.
— Kaushik Raj (@kaushikrj6) November 29, 2018
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