Eden Gardens to Honour Jhulan Goswami with Stand
India’s legendary cricketer Jhulan Goswami is set to receive a remarkable tribute at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has announced that a stand at the venue will be renamed in her honor, marking her as the first woman cricketer to receive this recognition. The official unveiling will take place on January 22, 2025, during the India-England T20I match. This accolade highlights her extraordinary achievements in women’s cricket and her continued contributions to the sport.
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Eden Gardens to rename stand in honour of Jhulan Goswami |
| Recognition | Block B gallery at Eden Gardens to be renamed after Jhulan Goswami. |
| Significance | First woman cricketer to receive this honor at Eden Gardens. |
| Unveiling Ceremony | Scheduled on January 22, 2025, during the India vs. England T20I match. |
| Career Stats | Played 12 Tests, 204 ODIs, and 68 T20Is over a 20-year career. |
| Bowling Records | – 355 wickets across formats (most by any female bowler). – First bowler to surpass 300 international wickets (2018). – Only bowler with 200+ wickets in women’s ODIs (255 wickets). – Record holder for most wickets in ODI World Cups (43 wickets). |
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