Not winning a World Cup title is retiring Jhulan Goswami's only regret
Updated On: 23 September, 2022 05:54 PM IST | London | PTI
Not winning an ODI World Cup will be her "only regret" in an otherwise distinguished two-decade career, India`s fast bowling great Jhulan Goswami said on Friday as she gears up for her final international game.
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India`s Jhulan Goswami. Photo/AFP
Not winning an ODI World Cup will be her "only regret" in an otherwise distinguished two-decade career, India`s fast bowling great Jhulan Goswami said on Friday as she gears up for her final international game. Goswami will retire after the third ODI against England at the iconic Lord`s on Saturday. An emotional Goswami said she is grateful to the game for giving her name and fame but not having a World Cup trophy in her cabinet will remain an un-ticked box. The Indian team had ended second-best during the 2005 and 2017 editions of 50-over World Cup .
"I have played two World Cup finals, if we had won at least one, then it would have been very nice for me and the team. Every individual works for that goal. We played 2-3 finals, but we were not able to win, that remains my only regret," the 39-year-old pacer said ahead of third and final clash. "You prepare for a World Cup for four years. There is a lot of hardwork. For every cricketer, it is a dream-come-true moment to win a World Cup. But from where I am looking, the graph of women`s cricket has only gone up. "When I started I never thought of playing for such a long time. It was great experience. I am fortunate to play the sport. "Honestly, coming from a humble background and a small town like Chakdah (in West Bengal`s Nadia district), I did not have any idea about women`s cricket and how professional setup works. I am fortunate enough, thanks to my family and parents, they always supported me," she said.
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