Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Jhulan Goswami named Highest Wicket-Taker in Women’s One-Day Internationals


Jhulan Goswami has become the highest wicket-taker in one-day internationals. Goswami has so far taken 181 wickets in 153 matches. She has broken the world record held by Australia fast bowler Cathryn Fitzpatrick who has taken 180 wickets during India’s ongoing match against South Africa in the Women’s Quadrangular Series in Potchefstroom. She achieved this feat with the wicket of No.11 batsman Raisibe Ntozakhe of South Africa.  Jhulan Goswami is a right arm fast bowler who made her one-day debut back in 2002. She is regarded as one of the fastest bowlers in the women’s cricket. Her best bowling figures is 6 for 31. So far, she has two five-wicket hauls in ODIs. She has awarded with Arjuna Award in 2010 and Padma Shri in 2012.


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