Jhulan Goswami Stand: The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) will name a stand at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata after legendary Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami.
The stand named after retired Indian women cricketer Jhulan Goswami will be unveiled during India’s first ODI against England on January 22 next year.
CAB Honors Jhulan Goswami
The 41-year-old Bengal cricketer retired from professional cricket in 2022 and has many big records to her name. She remains the highest wicket-taker in ODI cricket history with 255 wickets in 204 ODIs. Among active players, Australia’s Ellyse Perry is 90 wickets behind the Indian great.
The CAB recognised Jhulan Goswami’s contribution to cricket and decided to rename the Block B gallery after its former captain. Goswami revealed that she had never imagined such an honour and praised the state association’s efforts to promote women’s cricket in India.
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A Dream Come True for Goswami
According to PTI, Jhulan Goswami said, I never thought that something like this would happen. I would love to watch the match from there. For any cricketer, the ultimate dream is to represent his district, state or country, but getting such an honour is a big deal.
Jhulan further said, a dedicated stand is a huge, important honour and it is possible only because of CAB’s vision to promote women’s cricket. This recognition cannot be described in words. In the last 8-10 years, CAB has done phenomenal work towards promoting women’s cricket.
A Stellar International Career
Jhulan Goswami’s career is a benchmark for many aspiring cricketers.
- Tests: 12 matches, 44 wickets at an average of 17.36.
- ODIs: 204 matches, 255 wickets at an average of 22.04.
- T20Is: 68 matches, 56 wickets.
Her accolades include the ICC Player of the Year award (2007), the Arjuna Award, and the Padma Shri. The naming of a stand at Eden Gardens is a fitting tribute to her legacy and impact on the game.
