Jhulan Nishit Goswami is an Indian Cricketer. She has been playing cricket for India since 2002. She is the leading women wicket taker in the world with more than 200 wickets.
Wiki/Biography
Jhulan Goswami was born in a Bengali family on 25 November 1982 (Age: 36 years, as on 2018) in Chakdaha, Nadia, West Bengal, India. In his childhood, he enjoyed playing and watching football. However, his interest in cricket grew when he watched the 1992 cricket World Cup on TV. When he was 15, he took up cricket and trained himself in the sport. There were no facilities in his hometown for cricket training, so he moved to Kolkata, and concentrated on his studies and cricket.
Physical appearance
- Height: 180 cm or 5’11”
- Body Stats: 36-32-36
Family
He was born to Nisith Goswami and Jharna Goswami.
Jhulan Goswami with his mother
Information about his siblings is unknown. He is not married.
Career
When he was in his teens, he made his first-class debut for the Bengal Cricket Team. When she was just 19 years old, she made her debut for the Indian national women’s cricket team against England in the ODI format in Chennai. On 14 January 2002, she made her Test Cricket debut for the National women’s cricket team against England in Lucknow. In 2006, Goswami made his T20 International debut in Derby, England. He bats with the right hand and bowls the right arm quickly. In 2008, she was appointed captain of the National women’s cricket team and led the team until 2011. In 2008, Goswami became the fourth woman to reach 100 wickets in ODIs at the Asia Cup. He has also served as a bowling consultant for the Indian women’s national cricket team and played as a player coach.
Record
- He has a haul of 10 wickets in the test format of cricket.
- In May 2017, she became the leading wicket-taker in Women’s One Day International Cricket. He has taken more than 200 wickets in his career.
- In September 2018, Goswami took his 300th wicket in International cricket.
Awards/Achievements
- ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year (2007)
Jhulan Goswami receiving the award from MS Dhoni
- Arjuna Award for Cricket (2010)
Jhulan Goswami received the Arjuna Award
- Padma Shri (2012)
Jhulan Goswami received the Padma Sri from the President of India
Favorite Things
- Male Cricketers: Sachin Tendulkar, Glenn McGrath
- Women’s Cricketers: Belinda Clark
- Commentator: Sunil Gavaskar
Salary/Net Worth
Goswami is an A-grade cricketer and under his contract, he receives Rs. 50 Lakh per annum.
Facts
- After Cathryn Fitzpatrick, Goswami became the fastest woman bowler in the world. His bowling speed is about 120 kmph.
- The most number of wickets in his career, he has taken against England (More than 40 wickets).
- In August 2018, he announced his retirement from WT20 International Cricket.
- The director, Sushanta Das, is all set to direct a biopic titled ‘Chakdaha Express’ on Goswami’s life.
- His nickname is Babul, Gozzy.
- His hobbies are watching football and movies, reading, etc.
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
