Kolkata/IBNS, Dec. 18 -- Team India's maiden Women's ODI World Cup triumph came as a moment of immense relief for former captain Mithali Raj, who had missed lifting the coveted trophy by the narrowest of margins during her playing career.

Mithali, along with former teammate Jhulan Goswami-both pioneers of Indian women's cricket-joined the victorious squad, touched the trophy and celebrated emotionally on the historic night earlier this year.

Speaking at the ICC Centenary Session in Kolkata on Thursday, Mithali revealed she was initially hesitant to join the team huddle but eventually gave in to the players' insistence.

Mithali Raj at ICC event in Kolkata. Photo: PR Team

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