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

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. The BCCI pushed me to work on my injuries and get back on the field for one last series. The entire credit goes to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) for getting me fit in time for the big series.

It was overwhelming to see the record-breaking crowd at Lord's for the last ODI. This means people have started feeling passionate about women's cricket. What was it like sharing the dressing room with youngsters?These kids are fearless and focused.

They are fun-loving, spirited. All they want is to enjoy the game. This bunch had a huge impact on me.

I was initially nervous about coming back after a break, but they made sure I enjoyed every moment. Smriti, Harman, Deepti and the entire team wanted to win this series for 'Jhulu di'. That was very touching.

They wanted me to end on a high. They gave me memories for a lifetime. You are kind of a pied piper to these girls.

How were your seniors?I always believed in creating a comfortable space with my teammates and that helped me learn every single day. Unlike me, my seniors were more serious. They were different, barring a few like Anju di (Anju Jain), Anjum di