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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.

Historic Honor

  • Block B gallery at Eden Gardens will be named after Jhulan Goswami.
  • She becomes the first woman cricketer to receive such recognition at the venue.
  • The official unveiling is scheduled during the India vs. England T20I on January 22, 2025.

Eden Gardens’ Legacy

  • The venue also honors icons like Sourav Ganguly, Pankaj Roy, Jagmohan Dalmiya, and Biswanath Dutt with named stands.

Career Achievements

  • Represented India in 12 Tests, 204 ODIs, and 68 T20Is over a 20-year career.
  • Claimed 355 wickets across formats, the most by any female bowler in cricket history.
  • Became the first bowler to cross 300 international wickets in 2018.
  • Only bowler to have taken over 200 wickets (255) in women’s ODIs.
  • Tops the ODI World Cup bowling charts with 43 wickets.

Post-Retirement Contributions

  • Mentors Bengal’s senior women’s cricket team.
  • Actively involved in the Women’s Premier League.

Personal Background

  • A native of Chakdaha in Nadia district, West Bengal.
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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