This bunch of players is fearless, focused and fun-loving: Jhulan Goswami

30.09.2022 - 07:11 timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Jhulan Goswami talks to TOI on the way ahead for women's cricket...KOLKATA: It is said that the journey is more important than the destination.

Now that the 'Chakdah Express' has finally come to a halt, former India skipper Jhulan Goswami admits to being in the grip of nostalgia.

As memories engulf her, the just-retired fast bowler, who boasts of 355 career wickets, is happy to put her feet up and enjoy the Durga Puja festivities without having to worry about maintaining her fitness.

Excerpts from a chat...Your farewell at Lord's garnered a lot of attention...I want to thank the BCCI and my teammates for making it special.

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Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) newly appointed head coach Chandrakant Pandit, along with players Rinku Singh and Venkatesh Iyer, recently took part in Durga Pujo celebrations in the city. The trio enjoyed the festivities across the city as they visited the glorious pandals in the city, seeking blessings and greeting their fans. "What better occasion than the auspicious Durga pujo to begin my journey with Kolkata and KKR. The love and passion this city has for our team is incomparable. I hope to continue the marvellous legacy they have built over the years and keep giving our fans more reasons to celebrate."

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Legendary fast bowler Jhulan Goswami played her last international match on Saturday as India Women defeated England Women by 16 runs in the third ODI at Lord's to sweep the series. Jhulan bowed out of the sport having played 12 Tests, 204 ODIs and 68 T20Is for the Indian women's team. She took two wickets on her final appearance to take her tally to 255 ODI wickets, the most by a women's cricketer in the format. The 39-year-old took to Twitter on Sunday and shared a retirement note.