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.

Stepping on the field for her last international game, Jhulan had the honour of doing the toss for India against England and also gave a speech in the team huddle. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who had debuted under Jhulan's captaincy in 2009, broke down in tears when Jhulan addressed the side. She was even provided with a memento before the start of the match at Lord's.

"We are planning to name a stand after Jhulan Goswami at Eden Gardens. She is a special cricketer and deserves to be with the legends. We will approach the army for the necessary permission.

We are also planning a special felicitation for her on the annual day." "At CAB we give equal importance to women's cricket and hence we see so many talented cricketers. They are of course inspired by Jhulan's achievements. Though she has retired from international cricket we would love her to play in the women's IPL," said Dalmiya.