Legendary fast bowler Jhulan Goswami celebrates her 42nd birthday

My Kolkata wishes the 255-ODI-wicket-holder, the highest wicket-taker in women’s ODI history, a very happy birthday!

Published 25.11.24, 09:59 AM

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Indian fast bowling legend Jhulan Goswami turns 42 years old today, and her career is one to celebrate and draw inspiration from. Hailing from Nadia in West Bengal, Jhulan first played for India in 2002. She announced retirement from her international career in 2022. With 255 ODI, she is the most successful Woman ODI bowler. The internationally reputed sports personality has played 44 test wickets and 56 T20I wickets, and remains to be India’s most successful bowler with a tally of 355 wickets for her country. The cricket legend played about 284 international matches.

The pride of Bengal will be honoured with a stand at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata that will be named after her in 2025.

My Kolkata wishes the Bengal and India legend a very Happy Birthday. Among her new roles include taking up coaching roles for Mumbai Indians Women and also mentoring the Bengal squad. May Jhulan’s incredible efforts in taking women’s cricket inspire several generations of cricketers.

–Debrup Chaudhuri