One of the greatest names in Indian cricket, the international career of Jhulan Goswami came to an end on Saturday, September 24, as she played her last game for India – at the iconic Lord’s cricket ground against hosts, England.
Before the start of this three-ODI series in England, the 39-year-old had announced that she will be retiring at the end of the third ODI.
Goswami brought down a glorious, iconic, and inspirational 20-year India career. Hailing from Bengal, she will bow out as the highest wicket-taker in women’s internationals, with 353* wickets – 44 in Tests, 253* in ODIs (the highest in the world) and 56 in T20Is – across formats before the start of this Lord’s ODI. The Bengal pacer has featured in six 50-over World Cups.
Jhulan Goswami gets a guard of honour from the England team
After two impressive shows with the bat earlier this week, a number of Indian batters put up a disappointing performance today as the side was left reeling at 29/4 inside the first 10 overs. Smriti Mandhana struck 50 runs before being dismissed and once again the procession of wickets began. Deepti Sharma stayed till the end to remain not out on 68 as India folded for 169.
Jhulan Goswami came in to bat at number 9. Expectedly, the legendary cricketer got a guard of honour from all the England players. The host cricketers formed two separate lines and began clapping as Goswami entered the field to bat. The Lord’s crowd also gave her a standing ovation, which she received warmly.
Here, watch the video of the England players giving a guard of honour to Jhulan Goswami:
For over 20 years Jhulan Goswami has run in, hit a length and blazed a trail.
She has bowled nearly 10,000 balls in ODI cricket, and she may just have inspired as many young girls to try cricket.
Thanks @JhulanG10, you’re an inspiration. pic.twitter.com/EMeCtAA5Wa
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) September 24, 2022
She couldn’t make any contribution with the bat today as Freya Kemp bowled her for a first-ball duck.
Jhulan Goswami made her India debut way back in 2002, and played a big part along with the former skipper and legendary batter Mithali Raj in revolutionising Indian women’s cricket, inspiring girls in all parts of the country to take up cricket.
