The third match of the three-match ODI series between the women’s teams of India and England is being played at Lord’s. This is the last international match for India’s legendary fast bowler Jhulan Goswami. At the same time, before this match, ICC shared some photos of Jhulan Goswami and captain Harmanpreet Kaur. In fact, in this photo, all the Indian players gathered before saying goodbye to Jhulan. Apart from this, the interim CEO of the England Cricket Board, Claire Connor, and the head coach, Lisa Kiteley, presented the jersey to Jhulan Goswami. England players are signed on this shirt.
At the same time, a photo is becoming very viral on social networks. In fact, in this viral photo, many players, including captain Harmanpreet Kaur, also cried on this occasion. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur hugged a crying Jhulan Goswami. During the draw, captain Hamanpreet Kaur entered the field with Jhulan Goswami playing his last match. It is worth noting that Jhulan Goswami is the second best player to play One Day International matches. Jhulan Goswami holds the record for playing 204 ODI matches, while Mithali Raj played 232 ODIs.
Harmanpreet Kaur cries over Jhulan Goswami’s last match #ENGvIND , #ThanksJhulan pic.twitter.com/I8no7MhBSq
— Jhulan GOATswami (@Alyssa_Healy77) September 24, 2022
Lots of smiles and tears in the Indian camp as Jhulan Goswami bids farewell to international cricket
– ICC (@ICC) September 24, 2022
Singing the Indian National Anthem and wearing the Indian jersey will always be the highlights of my life: @JhulanG10 #TeamIndia , #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/SHpjRyL1Hn
— BCCI Women (@BCCIMujeres) September 24, 2022
Looking at Jhulan Goswami’s career, this veteran player has earned a total of 284 caps. In which, in addition to 204 ODIs, 12 Tests and 68 T20s are included. Jhulan Goswami has 253 wickets in ODI cricket. In turn, in addition to this, 44 and 56 wickets have been taken in Test and T20 format respectively. In 2007, Jhulan Goswami was named the ICC Cricketer of the Year.
At the same time, BCCI Women shared a video of Jhulan Goswami. In this video, Jhulan Goswami recounts his experience of cricket. She says in this video that for me the best moment in cricket is when I go out on the pitch to listen to the National Anthem. Standing in the middle of the field and singing the national anthem is the best feeling. At the same time, she said that wearing the T-shirt on which India’s name is written is a wonderful feeling in itself, she had dreamed of all these things. She further says that I will miss all these things very much, but all things have to end at some point.
At the same time, the captain of the Indian men’s team, Rohit Sharma, also gave his reaction on Jhulan Goswami. He said that Jhulan has been one of India’s mainstays in cricket. He has done a lot for the country, he has shown incredible passion playing for the country, which is an example for young male and female cricketers. Rohit Sharma says that you can learn a lot from Jhulan, I have met him very few times. Along with this, he shared a prayer related to Jhulan Goswami. He said that when I was at the National Cricket Academy practicing at the net, Jhulan was bowling me. During this, his swingers and yorkers surprised me. I wish you all the best for the future.
Indian women’s team starter Smriti Mandhana said Jhulan Goswami has been an important member of the team, she has no replacement. At the same time, she said that it would be very emotional for me not to see him play international cricket now. At the same time, Harmanpreet Kaur said that her approach to the team is always to perform well. Harmanpreet Kaur further says that no player can compete with this. When I came to the team, she was a player, an example of leading from the front. I am lucky to have had a major.
