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Athlete
Jhulan Goswami
Famoose for
Leading India’s pace attack across a twenty-year international career.
ICC recognition · World Cup finals
- Born
- 25 November 1982
- Birthplace
- Chakdaha, India
More people
Jhulan Goswami
Jhulan Goswami is an Indian former fast bowler whose accuracy and longevity made her a central figure in women’s cricket.
Early life
West Bengal
Grew up in Chakdaha.
Training
Travelled to Kolkata to develop her cricket.
Career
- 2002
International debut
Began playing for India.
- 2000s–2010s
Leading bowler
Led the pace attack and served as captain.
- 2022
Retirement
Played her final international match at Lord’s.
Achievements
ICC recognition
Won the women’s player of the year award.
World Cup finals
Played in both India finalist teams.
255 ODI wickets
Finished with a landmark bowling total.
Beyond cricket
Mentoring
Worked with developing players after her playing career.
Opportunity
Her career helped expand recognition of women’s fast bowling.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗ICC: player record ↗Photo: paddynapper. CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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