Jhulan Goswami Last Match: Jhulan Goswami is one of the greatest Indian woman cricketers to have ever played the sport. The pacer from Bengal will wear the India Blue for the last time on Saturday. India will play England in the third and final ODI match at Lord’s, which serve as her farewell game. Follow India-W vs England-W 3rd ODI live updates with InsideSport.
Huge credit to his fitness standards that the palyer will be retiring as a 40-year-old after playing two decades of international cricket. How many cricketers can say that? However, her never say die attitude always kept her in good stead despite the number of injuries she underwent during her career.
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Known as the Chakda Express, the Indian woman played an important role in building a fast bowler’s culture in women’s cricket as well. If Mithali Raj is one of the greater batters, Goswami belongs to the same breed when it comes to bowlers.
Current cricketers still look upto her and is one of the most respected cricketers in the world. Players get such kind of respect only once they achieve huge things in the world of cricket. Likewise, there are several record and accolades against her name, which stands out. Here are some of her major records and achievements.
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— Asli BCCI Women (@AsliBCCIWomen) September 17, 2022
Achievements and Accolades
- Most wickets in WODI – 252 wickets from 201 matches
- Most number of wickets across all formats – 353 wickets
- A 23-year-old created a Test record, becoming the youngest to take 10 wickets in a game
- She has the-most number of wickets (40) in Women’s World Cup
- The pacer has featured in an impressive six World Cups
- She became the ICC Women’s Player of Year in 2007
- In 2010, the lanky pacer was conferred with the prestigious Arjuna Award.
Personal Details
- Born: November 25, 1982 in Nadia district of West Bengal
- Nickname: Chakda Express
- Cricket Debut in 2002 against England
- Started playing cricket as 15-year-old
- Father: Nisith Goswami
- Mother: Jharna Goswami
- Height: 5 feet 11
Jhulan Goswami Last Match: As Jhulan Goswami retires, all you want to know about her RECORDS, accolades, top moments, family, retirement plans: CHECK OUT
Retirement Plans
With her passion for the game always standing out, one does not see her not being involved with the sport. Post retirement, with the Women’s Indian Premier League scheduled for next year, the pacer should be included in one of the teams support staff likely. It would not come as a surprise if the player remains with the Indian team and guides the youngsters in the current Indian set up.
