WPL 2023: Mumbai Indians are all set to appoint Jhulan Goswami as the bowling coach ahead of the inaugural season of the Women’s Premier League. Earlier, she was in talks to join Delhi Capitals.
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WPL 2023 Auction: Women’s IPL – India’s legendary fast bowler Jhulan Goswami has joined Mumbai Indians ahead of the inaugural Women’s Premier League season. Goswami, who retired from all cricket last year, was approached by Sourav Ganguly for a role at Delhi Capitals.
The leading wicket-taker in ODIs took up an offer from Mumbai Indians
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Former BCCI President Sourav Ganguly confirmed that Jhulan Goswami has signed with Mumbai Indians. Ganguly, who is now back as the Director of Cricket of Delhi Capitals, proposed Jhulan. However, the leading wicket-taker in ODIs has picked up an offer from Mumbai Indians.
Delhi Capitals had been eyeing Goswami for a long time
Earlier, reports suggested that both Jhulan and Mithali were keen to return to the field for the inaugural season. Delhi Capitals had been eyeing Goswami for a long time. Since last year, the Capitals have kept Goswami on their radar to take over as the bowling coach for the upcoming IPL 2023 season.
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The 40-year-old retired from international cricket last year
The 40-year-old retired from international cricket last year after a farewell game at Lord’s. She took 355 international wickets across all formats, the most by any bowler in women’s cricket.
WPL 2023: Jhulan signs up with Mumbai Indians
Jhulan Goswami has signed up with the WPL team Mumbai Indians.
The former India fast bowler will play the role of bowling coach and team mentor.
Goswami had an offer from Delhi Capitals, which was confirmed by Sourav Ganguly.
However, the 40-year-old turned down the deal to join Mumbai Indians.
Jhulan retired from all cricket last year with a farewell game at Lord’s.
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Mithali Raj officially announced as team mentor of women’s IPL franchise Gujarat Giants
Jhulan’s long-time partner Mithali Raj was officially announced as the team mentor of the women’s IPL franchise Gujarat Giants. While Raj was keen to play a role, she balked at the opportunity to enter coaching for the inaugural season.
