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'It is the journey that matters in the end': Jhulan Goswami shares emotional retirement post

Jhulan took to Twitter and posted a statement while thanking the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) and the Women's Cricket Association of India for all the support in her 20 years long journey. "To my cricket family and beyond. So, the day has finally arrived! Like every journey has an end, my cricket journey of over 20 years ends today as I announce my retirement from all forms Of cricket. As Ernest Hemingway said, 'It is good to have an end to journey toward, but it is the journey that matters in the end. For me, this journey has been the most satisfying. It has been exhilarating, thrilling to say the least adventurous. I have had the honour of donning the India jersey for over two decades and serving my country to the best of my abilities. There is a sense of pride every time I hear the National Anthem before a match," Jhulan said in a statement.

CAB planning to name a stand after Jhulan Goswami at Eden Gardens: Avishek Dalmiya

Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Avishek Dalmiya on Saturday announced that the organisation is planning to name a stand at the Eden Gardens after legendary India pacer Jhulan Goswami, subject to the approval of apex council. Dalmiya's comments come when the CAB, in one of its kind honouring, is organising the live telecast of Jhulan's last international match, against England at Lord's, at an Inox auditorium on Elgin Road in Kolkata before 170 budding women cricketers, CAB members and office bearers. Considered as one of the greatest cricketers to have ever played the game, Jhulan, currently the leading wicket-taker in women's international cricket with 353 scalps, made her India debut through an ODI in January 2002 against England in Chennai.

Cricket Association Of Bengal Planning To Name Stand After Jhulan Goswami At Eden Gardens

Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on Saturday announced that they are planning to name a stand at the Eden Gardens after Jhulan Goswami. In one of its kind honouring, CAB organised the telecast of her last game at an Inox auditorium in South Kolkata before 170 budding women cricketers, CAB members and office bearers.

From Chakdah to Lord's, Jhulan Goswami has had a fairytale journey

cricket as a raw, rookie pacer. It won’t take Jhulan Goswami long to become a legendary fast bowler. In the era of compact disc, Jhulan was like a long-playing record, who started her international career in 2002 under the Women’s Cricket Association of India (WCAI) against England in Chennai. At 39 years and 302 days, when the former India skipper’s journey ends with the final ODI against England at Lords on Saturday, she would have played 12 Tests, 68 T20Is and 204 ODIs, with 353 wickets in her bag. Her tally of 253 wickets in ODIs is the best in women’s cricket, with South Africa’s Shabnim Ismail a distant second with 191.

"Always Believed We Can Change Face Of Women's Cricket": Jhulan Goswami

Jhulan Goswami is one of the finest pacers India has ever produced. The veteran of 203 ODIs, has 253 wickets to her name - highest among any women's cricketer. The pacer has a knack of getting breakthroughs with the new ball in hand, and she also perfected the act of bowling with the old ball. One of her most memorable came when Jhulan bowled one of the best deliveries in women's cricket -- an absolute jaffa to get the better of Meg Lanning in the semi-final of 2017 Women's World Cup.

Watch: Irfan Pathan Shares Adorable Video of Brother Yusuf With Eden Gardens Staff, Says "Much Cricket Left" In Him

Yusuf Pathan met with the ground staff of the Eden Gardens after his Team India Maharajas' charity match against World Giants ahead of the Legends League Cricket season 2 on Friday. His brother Irfan Pathan shared the adorable video on social media saying: "So much cricket is left in you lala @yusuf_pathan top batting again." Notably, Yusuf played a crucial role in the game on Friday night with his unbeaten 50-run knock that came off 35 balls and helped India Legends register a six-wicket win at the Eden Gardens.

"Don't Be Surprised": Ravi Shastri Backs This Rule To Be Tried Out In T20s

Former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri has said that the introduction of super-sub rule can prove to be a "gamechanger" for the shortest format of the game. In a first of its kind, Legends League Cricket (LLC) introduced a super-sub rule as the tournament kicked off with a special benefit match between India Maharajas and Team World Giants at the Eden Gardens on Friday. The unique rule states that one "super substitute" will be available for each team which they can use after the completion of 10 overs in any inning of the match.

"Khao Piyo Aish Karo Mitro": Virat Kohli Shares Adorable Throwback Picture

India star batter Virat Kohli shared a throwback photo of himself on Saturday. Kohli ended his century drought in the Asia Cup match against Afghanistan earlier this week. He smashed 122 runs off just 61 balls, registering his 71st international ton, and first in the shortest format of the game. His previous three-figure score came almost three years ago against Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens. Taking to Instagram, Kohli shared a throwback photo, in which he can be seen enjoying a wholesome meal.

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'It is the journey that matters in the end': Jhulan Goswami shares emotional retirement post

CAB planning to name a stand after Jhulan Goswami at Eden Gardens: Avishek Dalmiya

Cricket Association Of Bengal Planning To Name Stand After Jhulan Goswami At Eden Gardens

From Chakdah to Lord's, Jhulan Goswami has had a fairytale journey

"Always Believed We Can Change Face Of Women's Cricket": Jhulan Goswami

Watch: Irfan Pathan Shares Adorable Video of Brother Yusuf With Eden Gardens Staff, Says "Much Cricket Left" In Him

"Don't Be Surprised": Ravi Shastri Backs This Rule To Be Tried Out In T20s

"Khao Piyo Aish Karo Mitro": Virat Kohli Shares Adorable Throwback Picture