On This Day: Birthday of Indian cricket legend Jhulan Goswami

November 25, 1982—on this day, legendary cricketer Jhulan Goswami was born. She was not only an iconic figure for Indian cricket but also for international cricket. To date, Goswami's ODI wicket-taking record remains untouched. 

A few days ago, the Indian women's cricket team won the ICC Women's World Cup for the first time in the history of cricket. Goswami was there at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, and witnessed the moment for which countless cricket fans dream. Indian women's cricket is at the top of the world. Goswami couldn't hold her tears. 

During her prime cricket-playing days, the West Bengal-born was among the best pacers in the world. According to stats, in 2017, shortly before playing her fourth World Cup, Goswami went past Cathryn Fitzpatrick to become the leading wicket-taker in ODIs. She claimed 255 wickets in 205 One Day International matches, which is still a record, and the achievement of the former India skipper is at the top of the record list of the most wickets in a career in WODIs. 

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On This Day: Birthday of legendary cricketer Jhulan Goswami 

Goswami emerged as one of the most influential captains of the Indian women's cricket team as well. In 2008, Goswami took over the captaincy from Mithali Raj and held it till 2011. In the previous year, she was named as the ICC Women's Player of the Year. Interestingly, it was the year when no male Indian cricketers received the prestigious award based on individual performance. 

Jhulan Goswami was not fortunate enough to win the World Cup, but she claimed some memorable wins with Team India. In 2006, the pace bowling all-rounder, who could bowl at a pace of 120 km/h, helped India to their first series victory over England. During the Taunton Test, Goswami picked up 10 for 78. Jhulan Goswami retired from all forms of international cricket on September 25, 2022, after her final match at Lord's Cricket Ground on September 24, 2022.