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ICC hails Jhulan Goswami's 'incredible' achievement

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The 39-year-old fast bowler, who retired from international cricket after India's 16-run win over England in the third and final ODI in London, played in five ICC Women's World Cups including in 2005 and 2017, when India made the finals.

Goswami also turned out in five ICC Women's T20 World Cups. ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice praised Goswami's longevity and said she would be remembered as one of the greats of the game.

Read AlsoJhulan Goswami is a go-to person, backed me in my rough time: Harmanpreet KaurHeaping praise on the retiring Jhulan Goswami, Indian women's team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur on Saturday said the iconic seamer was "a go-to person" and supported the batter in her difficult phase. "Jhulan has had an incredible career over two decades, enjoying great success across formats.

For a fast bowler to continue for so long is amazing and it is no wonder that she leads the list of wicket-takers in Women's ODIs," Allardice said in an ICC release. "Jhulan's career span included a crucial period of growth for women's cricket and her presence helped raise the profile of the game.

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