Abhijit Ray, Kolkata: A 20-year fairytale journey ended at Lord’s. A girl from a remote village of West Bengal ruled the world cricket. A lot of hard work, a story of struggle behind it. Chakdah Station, Ranaghat Local, Sealdah Station, Vivekananda Park Practice Ground, Babughat Bus Stand — all are associated with the history of Jhulan Goswami’s rise. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee thanked Jhulan Goswami on her retirement day.Addressing Jhulan Goswami-Mamata Banerjee said to her as ‘our daughter’ on Twitter on Saturday night. The Chief Minister said, “Fast bowling and Jhulan Goswami’s name are synonymous in women’s cricket. That cricketer retired from a long career today. On behalf of the people of the state, I thank our daughter Jhulan Goswami. Honoring her fight and contribution. Many young women will grow up watching her greatest success.”. Choosingcricket as a career at a time when many Indian females were noteven havingany idea about women’s cricket .Playing cricket only with boys, the then-teenager Jhulan fell in love with the game as a bowler. She had represented India in the Women’s World Cup cricket match at Eden Gardens,Kolkata. She has seen the revolution of women’s cricket with her own eyes. Jhulan’s have managed to change the image of neglected girls’ cricket. Therefore, before going down to the farewell match, she has said without hesitation,Women’s cricket in India is slowly rising to the top. Now we are right on the road. Feels good, future generations are inspired by us. Now girls can also take up cricket as a career.” As the saying goes, ‘Legend never retires’.
Daughter of India -Phenomenal Jhulan Goswami retires from International Cricket -CM Mamta Banerjee conveyed heartiest thanks
