Retired from all codecs of the sport after an excellent two decade-long worldwide profession, legendary pacer Jhulan Goswami on Sunday hoped that she had been profitable in inspiring the subsequent technology of gamers in India and the world to play the “beautiful game”
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The 39-year-old Goswami was on Saturday handed a fairy-tale ending to her illustrious profession as India Women beat England by 16 runs within the third and ultimate ODI on the Lord’s to document their first clear sweep on English soil. “I have always been honest as a cricketer and hope, I have been able to contribute to the growth of women’s cricket in India and the world. I hope I have been successful in inspiring the next generation of girls to play this beautiful game,” Goswami wrote on a farewell word posted on her social media deal with.
“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.” One of the best quick bowlers to have ever performed the sport, Goswami left the scene as ladies cricket’s highest wicket-taker, having began her journey means again in 2002. She completed with 44 wickets in 12 Tests, 255 wickets in 204 ODIs and 56 wickets in 68 T20Is.
“As Ernest Hemingway said, ‘it’s good to have an end to journey towards, 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,” Goswami wrote.
“I’ve had the consideration of donning the India jersey for over twenty years and serving my nation at the most effective of my skills. There is a way of pleasure each time I hear the National Anthem earlier than a match.
“I have cherished every moment of the last 20 years of my life as an international cricketer with my teammates on and off the field. I have always loved you cricket and even as I retire as a professional player, I will never be too far away from you.” She performed in 5 ICC Women’s World Cups together with in 2005 and 2017, when India made the finals. Goswami additionally turned out in 5 ICC Women’s T20 World Cups.
“Ever since watching the Women’s World Cup final at Eden Gardens back in 1997, it was my dream to play for India, and I am thankful to the BCCI, CAB, WCAI and Air India officials for reposing faith in me and giving me the opportunity to fulfil my dream,” she wrote.
“I wish to thank NCA for taking good care of my accidents and preserving me match as fiddle over time. I’m grateful to all of the coaches, trainers, physios, and floor employees who’ve been an integral a part of this journey. An enormous shout out to all of the captains I’ve performed beneath. Their religion in my skills helped construct my confidence.
“I want to take a moment to thank my family (my parents, siblings) who stood by me in every situation. Not to forget my friends, who have been my best critics and biggest supporters. Last but not the least, I want to thank my childhood coach for having backed me in my endeavour.”
