Bengal CM Mamata hails Jhulan on becoming ODI s highest wicket-taker

Kolkata May 9 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday congratulated India pacer Jhulan Goswami for becoming the leading wicket-taker in women s One-Day International (ODI) cricket.

Goswami who hails from Nadia district in Bengal has surpassed Australian Cathryn Fitzpatrick to become the leading wicket-taker in Women s ODI cricket taking her haul to 181 wickets from 153 outings.

Congratulations to Jhulan Goswami for becoming the top wicket taker in Women s ODIs #cricket We are proud of you Mamata tweeted.

The 34-year-old former captain took three wickets against hosts South Africa during the ongoing Women s Quadrangular Series to achieve the landmark.

With 271 International wickets (Tests ODIs and T20I) Goswami who was once the fastest bowler in women s cricket has been the mainstay of India women bowling unit since her debut in 2002.

--IANS
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