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Jhulan Nishit Goswami cricketer was born in India on 25th November 1982. She is a right-handed medium pace bowler and bats right-handed. Goswami, sometimes referred to as "Babul" and "Chakda Express", is known as the fastest female bowler in the history of cricket.
Jhulan Goswami has received accolades for her remarkable achievements in cricket, including the ICC Women's Player of the Year Award in 2007 and the M.A. Chidambaram Trophy for the best female cricketer in 2011.
In January 2016, she became the top in the ICC Women's ODI Bowling Rankings. Notably, Anushka Sharma is working on a biopic on the life and journey of Jhulan Goswami, which is now in production.
She was born on November 25, 1982. She will be 41 years old in 2023. Jhulan Goswami comes from a middle-class family in the West Bengal town of Chakda, which is part of Nadia district.
Nishit Goswami is the name of Jhulan Goswami's father and Jharna Goswami is the name of her mother. Jhulan Goswami is currently not married and has never had a husband. She initially supported football but switched to cricket at the age of 15, making her sporting journey unique.
She started playing cricket at the age of 15 after being motivated by watching Australia win the World Cup at the Eden Garden. Her parents did not support her because they did not agree with her decision. However, her far-sighted grandmother was a constant source of inspiration.
Jhulan Goswami endured a five-hour journey each way to Kolkata to practise cricket. She persevered in her determination despite the difficulties. Belinda Clark, an Australian batsman, served as her inspiration and admired her achievements on the field.
Jhulan Goswami's cricket career started in Kolkata, West Bengal, where her coach noticed her unique bowling style. She made her debut for the Bengal cricket team at the age of 19 and after being active at the district, state and national levels, eventually earned a place in the Indian side.
She made her ODI debut against England in Chennai in 2002, starting her career in international cricket. She earned a spot on the coveted World Cup roster thanks to the quick elimination of key batsmen. She took 13 wickets in eight games on her World Cup debut, including four wickets against England and the West Indies. Her spectacular performance continued. With Jhulan's vital contribution, India made it to the finals of the 2017 World Cup, but fell just short of England.
In 2006, she was given the title of the fastest bowler in the world after consistently bowling at speeds of up to 120 km/h. She broke Cathryn Fitzpatrick's record and took more wickets in women's ODIs than anyone else. She became the first female cricketer to take 200 wickets in ODIs on 7 February 2018, marking an important milestone.
Jhulan Gowami captained India between 2008 and 2011 and led the team to victory in 12 out of 25 ODIs. In 2016, she ranked first in ODI bowling. Apart from playing, she also pursued a coaching career, serving as player-coach for the Indian women's cricket team.
FAQs
Why is Jhulan Goswami considered as an inspiration by many aspiring players?
Jhulan was previously considered the fastest bowler in the world. She was gifted with the ability to send her deliveries accurately, something she trained countless hours to master.
Why is Jhulan Goswami called the Chakdaha Express?
Jhulan's goal to represent India on the global stage was fueled by tenacity and enthusiasm in her village of Chakdaha in West Bengal, which is about 67 km from Kolkata.
Who is Jhulan Goswami’s father?
Jhulan Goswami’s father’s name is Nitish Goswami.
