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Jhulan Goswami first female cricketer to take 200 ODI wickets

India's veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami on Wednesday added another f... Read More
KIMBERLEY: India's veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami on Wednesday added another feather to her illustrious cap by becoming the first female cricketer to take 200 ODI wickets.

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Goswami achieved the feat during the second ODI between India and South Africa here.

The 35-year-old, playing her 166th ODI, dismissed opener Laura Wolvaardt for her 200th scalp.

Interestingly, the first male cricketer to pick 200 ODI wickets, was also an Indian - the great Kapil Dev.



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In May 2017, Goswami became the highest wicket-taker in

women's ODIs

, eclipsing the decade-long record held by Australian Cathryn Fitzpatrick.

Goswami, hailing from a small town called Chakdaha in Nadia district of West Bengal, made her debut way back in 2002.

She was also adjudged ICC Women Cricketer of the Year in 2007.
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