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Jhulan Goswami welcomes ICC Men’s ODI World Cup Trophy Tour, hopes for India’s success | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian women’s cricket legend Jhulan Goswami extended a warm welcome to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour as it made a stopover in the city of Kolkata. Speaking at the event held at Modern High School, Goswami expressed her hope that Rohit Sharma’s men would be able to replicate India’s triumphant campaign from the 2011 World Cup.
For every cricketer, winning the ODI World Cup is the ultimate goal, and Jhulan highlighted the significance of the tournament, saying, “Like the Olympics is the ultimate event for an athlete, for a cricketer, it’s the ODI World Cup which comes after four years.”
Recalling the historic moment when Mahendra Singh Dhoni hit the winning six in the 2011 final, Jhulan reminisced about the excitement that swept across the nation. She conveyed her optimism that the Indian team would lift the coveted trophy once again, this time on November 19 in Ahmedabad.

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Students with Jhulan Goswami cheer next to the trophy of the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup. (AFP Photo)
Addressing the enthusiastic audience, the former India pacer urged fans to wholeheartedly support Team India as they embark on their World Cup campaign. Regardless of the outcomes, Jhulan emphasised the enduring status of the players as heroes, stating, “Winning and losing are part of the game. But they will be our heroes forever. So please support them and be with them.”
During the event, Jhulan interacted with school children who had the unique opportunity to pose with the prestigious World Cup. The presence of the coveted trophy added to the excitement surrounding the upcoming tournament.

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The ongoing Trophy Tour for the 2023 edition of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup is set to be the most extensive to date, enabling fans worldwide to connect with the iconic silverware. With visits planned to 18 countries, including Kuwait, Bahrain, Malaysia, the United States, Nigeria, Uganda, France, Italy, and India, the tour aims to engage cricket enthusiasts across the globe.
Trivandrum and Kochi in Kerala are the next destinations on the Trophy Tour, where cricket fans will have the chance to experience the magic of the World Cup up close.
(With inputs from PTI)

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