Veteran India fast bowler Jhulan Goswami has said on Wednesday that she is not worried about her personal milestones and focussed on helping to win matches for India.
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Veteran India fast bowler Jhulan Goswami has said on Wednesday that she is not worried about her personal milestones and focussed on helping to win matches for India. Notably, she is just two wickets away from becoming the most successful bowler at a Women’s World Cup as well.
Jhulan Goswami has so far 38 wickets in her name from 29 matches which came at an average of 19.65. She is one away from equalling the record held by Australia’s Lyn Fulltston who claimed 39 wickets in World Cups between 1982 and 1988 as well. Meanwhile, India, who defeated Pakistan in their World Cup opener, will play against New Zealand on Thursday, March 10. Goswami played only 3 matches against New Zealand last month where she took 5 scalps but she will be keen on making a crucial impact on Thursday as well.
“Honestly speaking, I didn’t know that…I am not aware of that. But (the) important (thing) is as a senior member of the side, (I should) go there and perform well, give early breakthroughs,” Jhualn said on the eve of the match against New Zealand. “That is my job and I often stick to my role and that is the important thing.”
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“If you play (for) a long time, you are going to achieve a few individual milestones, yes that gives me a lot of joy. I enjoy (when) I contribute and the team wins. Personal milestones do not matter to me as I am an absolute team player,” Jhulan Goswami further added.
However, the veteran has backed the young batting sensation Shafali Verma to overcome her poor form in the ongoing ICC women’s World Cup, saying that she is hitting the ball quite well during net sessions. Shafali got out for a duck in the first match against Pakistan that India won and she hasn’t done well for the past few games as well. And, her form is crucial to the team’s chances of winning the first-ever ICC title.
“Shafali has already proved herself. She is a very exciting cricketer. But these things happen with every cricketer,” Jhulan Goswami said. “I am sure she is working hard really well in the nets, she is batting well in the nets; she is hitting the ball really well. She is just one big knock away and if she gets an opportunity, I am sure she is going to do well.”
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While talking about the upcoming match, she said that it was important to bowl in the right areas against New Zealand. However, in the recent five-match ODI series, India could only manage one win and a win against New Zealand will help them in the marquee event.
“…against New Zealand, it is important to bowl in the right area. The grounds are pretty open, winds are always flowing, so how to take advantage of those things. We discussed a lot of stuff. I think Pooja (Vastrakar), Meghana (Singh), Renuka (Singh Thakur), Simran (Dil Bahadur), they have done a decent job always when they get an opportunity and I hope they will continue with their performance,” Jhulan Goswami concluded.
