Mithali Raj 'incredible ambassador' for cricket, says Sania Mirza

New Delhi: Ace tennis player Sania Mirza recently lauded the Indian Women's cricket team and its skipper Mithali Raj for their excellent performance in ICC Women's World Cup.

Terming Mithali an 'incredible ambassador,' the 30-year-old said, "Mithali (Raj) has been performing amazingly for many years; she is an incredible ambassador for the game of cricket."

Adding, "I really hope this appreciation that all the girls are getting continues because they deserve it."

Mirza recently played at the Wimbledon in the doubles category but crashed out in the third round of the womens' doubles category, after losing to former partner Martina Hingis and Chan Yung-Jan.