Jhulan Goswami arrives in Kolkata yesterday. Pic/PTI
Jhulan Goswami, the leading wicket-taker in women's ODIs, said she never played for records and feels that the team's triumph in the quadrangular series in South Africa was good preparation for the World Cup beginning next month.
The 34-year-old had surpassed the record of 180 wickets, previously held by the Australian fast bowler Cathryn Fitzpatrick for nearly 10 years. She now has a tally of 185 after her match-winning 3/22 in their eight-wicket win over South Africa to win the Quadrangular Series, in Potchefstroom on May 21.
"Individual records don't matter much in a team sport. I never played for records but for the love for sport. You achieve milestones when you keep playing," Jhulan told reporters after her arrival from South Africa.
Jhulan leads the list with the three names below her having already retired. In the list, the only Indian in the top 10 is the retired Neetu David (141 wickets) at No 4. "I am glad that I could achieve a few things on the way. I always played the game with love and passion, maybe that's why I could achieve the milestones."
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