Jhulan, playing her final ODI at the Lord's, walked out to bat at No.9 after an ordinary batting display from India and received a heartwarming gesture on the field from England players as she made her way out one final time in international cricket.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 24 (ANI): Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami announced retirement from the game following which Anushka Sharma, who will soon be seen portraying her on big screen in the upcoming film 'Chakda Express', has written a special message for her.
Jhulan will bid farewell to international cricket on Saturday as the Indian team will take on England in the final and third match of the three-match ODI series.
Half-centuries from opener Smriti Mandhana, captain Harmanpreet Kaur and wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia powered India to a seven-wicket win over England in the first ODI held in Hove on Sunday
Indian bowlers made quick inroads into the batting of the English lineup not allowing the hosts to make use of the powerplay overs. India struck in the eight over after Meghna Singh dismissed Emma Lamb for 12, drawing first blood.