Jhulan Goswami's passion for cricket unmatched: Harmanpreet Kaur
Jhulan Goswami and Harmanpreet Kaur
From finishing fifth in the World Cup to securing a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games and witnessing a string of retirements, Indian Women's cricket has been a mixed bag of emotions for fans.
Ahead of the all-important three-match T20 and ODI tour of England, Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has lauded veteran Jhulan Goswami for her hunger and dedication to cricket.
The 39-year-old Goswami will most likely play her final international match at the Lord's on September 24. The selectors' included Goswami in the 17-member ODI squad after she missed out on the Sri Lankan tour before CWG 2022.
Kaur revealed that the team wanted to make this tour special for Goswami, who was India's captain when the former made her debut.
"Her (Goswami) passion for cricket is unmatched. She’s a great example for all of us. A lot of cricketers began playing after being inspired her. What she brings to the team, I haven’t seen (anyone do that). I was lucky to have a senior like her to learn from,"
Jhulan Goswami made her India debut in 2002
Legendary Career for India
A legend in women's cricket, the speedster from Bengal made her India debut in 2002, and since then has played 12 Tests, 201 ODIs, and 68 T20Is for the county.
In a career spanning 20 years and 75 days, she has 44 red-ball wickets and 308 white-ball scalps. She is also the leading wicket-taker in Women's ODI (252), ahead of Shabnim Ismail (191).
Apart from Goswami, Karuna Jain, Vanitha VR, Mithali Raj, and Rumeli Dhar announced their retirement in 2022.
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