Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami breaks record

Q.  Which Indian woman cricketer became the highest wicket taker in ODIs?
- Published on 10 May 17

a. Mithali Raj
b. Ekta Bhisht
c. Jhulan Goswami
d. Mona Meshram

ANSWER: Jhulan Goswami
 
Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami breaks recordShe has become the highest wicket-taker in one-day internationals.

Jhulan 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.

She achieved this feat with the wicket of No.11 batsman Raisibe Ntozakhe of South Africa.

About the Indian Women’s Cricket Team
  • Captain: Mithali Raj
  • Coach: Tushar arothe
  • Association: Board of Control for Cricket in India
  • Location: India
  • ICC status: Full member (1926)
  • ICC region: Asia
Jhulan Goswami: Know More
  • Jhulan Goswami is a right arm fast bowler who made her one-day debut back in 2002.
  • She is considered as one of the fastest bowlers in the women’s cricket.
  • Her top bowling figures is 6 for 31.
  • Till now (May 2017), she has two five-wicket hauls in ODIs.
  • She was awarded the Arjuna Award in 2010 and Padma Shri in 2012.

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