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A Short Biography of:

JHULAN GOSWAMI

Time Lapse of Childhood:

Jhulan Goswami was born in Nadia district of West Bengal on 25 November, 1982.

She took up cricket at the age of 15.

She was charmed by Belinda Clarke victory lap after Australia vs New Zealand 1997 Women's World Cup final live at the stadium.

But like all other Indian parent, Jhulan's parent too wanted her to concentrate more on studies rather than cricket.

As her hometown didn't have any cricket facilities at that time. So, she had travel to Kolkata.

Award:

2007 - ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year

Captain of Indian Women's Cricket Team (2008-2011)

Fastest Bowler

2010 - Arjuna Award

2012 - Padma Shri

Leading International Wicket Taker

Remembrance

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