'A great moment for Indian cricket'

Mithali Raj went past Charlotte Edwards to become the leading run-scorer in women's ODIs.

Congratulations, @M_Raj03! Becoming the highest run scorer in Women's ODIs is a huge achievement. Also, superb knock today!

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) 12 July 2017

A great moment for Indian Cricket, @M_Raj03 becomes the highest run scorer in Women's ODI Cricket History today. Champion Stuff!

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) 12 July 2017

Wonderful to hear that @M_Raj03 has become the all-time highest run-scorer in women's ODIs. Congratulations!

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) 12 July 2017

The ultimate yardstick of a great player is to maintain excellence over a long period of time & that's what Mithali Raj has done.#WWC17

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) July 12, 2017

Congrats Mithali! Hard work n consistency leading you to become the highest run scorer in Women's ODI's.Well done@M_Raj03 #WWC17

— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) July 12, 2017

A batswoman I have always admired has crossed yet another amazing landmark. Good luck with the rest of the World Cup @M_Raj03.

— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) July 12, 2017

Mithali Raj becomes the highest run scorer in Women's ODI Cricket History today. Super achievement ! @BCCI @M_Raj03

— ajinkyarahane88 (@ajinkyarahane88) 12 July 2017

Congratulations Mithali Raj for becoming the leading run-getter in ODIs. We are proud of you. @M_Raj03 @BCCIWomen

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) 12 July 2017

Great achievement for @M_Raj03 becoming the 1st female player to 6000 runs & highest ever run scorer. @BCCIWomen holding both records #WWC17

— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) 12 July 2017

Congrats @M_Raj03 on becoming the first woman to 6000 runs and the highest ODI run scorer. #runsforfun #WWC17

— Isa Guha (@isaguha) 12 July 2017

Seen the growth of @M_Raj03 from the age of 10 to becoming the 1st women cricketer 2 score 6000 ODI runs! Proud of u Mithali Keep it up

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) 12 July 2017

Congratulations @M_Raj03 on the remarkable feat of becoming the all-time highest run-scorer in women's ODIs. More power to you! #Girlpower

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) 12 July 2017

Congratulations Indian run-machine @M_Raj03!
Highest run getter in women's ODIs.
A true champion! #WomensWorldCup2017 #WWC17 pic.twitter.com/9d3K0yuvDI

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) 12 July 2017

Congratulations legend Mithali Raj @M_Raj03 on becoming the highest run scorer in Women ODIs.All time great. Wish the team the best#IndvAus

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) July 12, 2017

Congrats @M_Raj03 on becoming the leading run scorer in Women's ODI cricket. Phenomenal performer for India over many seasons. #WWC17

— Manoj Tiwary (@tiwarymanoj) July 12, 2017

Raj, whose ODI career began with a century on debut in 1999, said she was "privileged" to hold the record.