Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli: Cricketers hail 'Run Machine' Mithali Raj for historic feat

London, July 12: India eves skipper Mithali Raj created history today (July 12) against Australia as she became the first women cricketer to complete 6000 runs in ODIs.

India are currently playing Australia in a crucial ICC Women's World Cup 2017 encounter. India batting first posted a mammoth total of 226 for the loss of 7 wickets in their 50 overs.

Opener Poonam Raut scored a magnificent century while the captain fantastic scored 69.

34-year-old Indian skipper surpassed the previous record of England's Charlotte Edwards who had scored 5992 runs in the One-Day Internationals.

As Mithali scripts history against Australia, India cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and various others took Twitter to congratulate and laud her.

Here are some of the best tweets from cricketers as well as fans:

God of Cricket hails Mithali Raj

'God of Cricket' Sachin Tendulkar hailed Maithali Raj as she completed 6000 runs in ODIs.

Virat Kohli

Indian men's skipper Virat Kohli hailed Mithali Raj.

Aakash Chopra

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra hailed Mithali Raj.

Gautam Gambhir

Veteran India cricketer Gautam Gambhir hailed 'Run Machine' Mithali Raj's achievement.

'Very Very Special' Laxman congratulates Mithali

Former India cricketer VVS Laxman also congratulated the Indian women's captain for her feat.

Anil Kumble

This is how legendary India spinner Anil Kumble congratulated Mithali Raj.

Sanjay Manjrekar

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar who was present in the commentary box during the match hailed Mithali Raj.

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Mel Jones

Former South Africa woman cricketer Mel Jones congratulated Mithali Raj for her historic feat.

Sachin Tendulkar of Women's cricket

A fan compared Mithali Raj to Sachin Tendulkar.

Congratulations @M_Raj03— Godman Chikna (@Madan_Chikna) July 12, 2017 '>

Mithali Raj ruling Indian cricket

Indian women's team skipper became the first woman to complete 6000 runs in ODIs.

Fans are proud of Mithali

Indian Fans are proud of Mithali Raj.

Legend Mithali Raj

Indian fans Mithali Raj as a legend.

True Champion

Fans hailed Mithali Raj as a true champion.

Legendary knock

Fans hailed Mithali Raj's innings as a legendary knock.

Fans hail India captain Mithali Raj

Indian fans hailed India captain Mithali Raj

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Story first published: Thursday, August 3, 2017, 7:54 [IST]

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