Jhulan Goswami

Cricketer

Indian Chakdaha Nadia, West Bengal

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth25/11/1982
Age43 years
BirthplaceChakdaha Nadia, West Bengal

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameJhulan Nishit Goswami
Nickname(s)Babul, Gozzy, Chakdaha Express

Physical Stats & More

Height180 cm
Weight70 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
HobbiesWatching Football and Movies, Reading

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherNisith Goswami
MotherJharna Goswami

Career

Jersey Number#25 (India)
Domestic/State Team(s)Asia Women XI, Bengal Women, East Zone Women, India Green Women, Air India, Trailblazers
Batting StyleRight-hand bat
Bowling StyleRight-arm medium fast
Records (main ones)
  • Best Women T20I bowling figures of 5 wickets for 11 runs in 4 overs
  • 10 wicket haul in Test format
  • Leading wicket-taker in Women's ODI Cricket with over 200 wickets
  • Highest wicket-taker in Women's World Cup
  • Fourth woman to reach 100 wickets in ODIs (2008 Women's Asia Cup)
Career Turning PointHigh arm action, pace, and consistency in domestic format
International Career Span2002-2022
Career Statistics
Test Matches
Matches Played12
Wickets44
Bowling Average17.36
Best Figures5/25
ODI Matches
Matches Played204
Wickets255
Bowling Average22.04
Best Figures6/31
T20I Matches
Matches Played68
Wickets56
Bowling Average21.94
Best Figures5/11
Total Career Wickets355
CaptaincyCaptain of Indian Women's Cricket Team (2008-2011), 25 ODI matches

Awards & Honours

Major Awards
  • ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year (2007)
  • Arjuna Award (2010)
  • Padma Shri (2012)

Favourites

Cricketer(s)
BatsmanSachin Tendulkar
BowlerGlenn McGrath
Female CricketerBelinda Clark
FoodChinese
ActorAamir Khan
ActressKajol
Film3 Idiots
CommentatorSunil Gavaskar
Travel DestinationLondon

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Cricket's popularity surged following the 1992 Cricket World Cup.
2. Served as a ball girl during the 1997 Women's World Cup final match.
3. Honored with the ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year award by M.S. Dhoni in 2007.
4. Recognized as the world's fastest female bowler post Cathryn Fitzpatrick.
5. Secured over 40 wickets against the England Women's team in ODI matches.
6. Made international debut on January 6, 2002, against England at age 19.
7. Played domestic cricket for Bengal from 1999-2000 and 2018 until retirement.
8. Served as an Air India employee for 15 years during her cricket career.
9. Commuted five hours daily from Chakdaha to Kolkata for cricket coaching as a teenager.
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