Question: Which Indian bowler is currently at top in the ICC women ODI player rankings?
(a) Jhulan Goswami
(b) Natalie Sciver
(c) Alyssa Healy
(d) Jess Jonassen
Answer :(a)
Related facts:
- India fast bowler Jhulan Goswami took back the top position for bowlers in the ICC Womens ODI Player Rankings after playing an important role in a 2-1 home series win over England in the ICC Womens Championship.
- Earlier in 2017, Goswami, who last held the top spot finished with eight wickets in the series while helping her team reach second position in the eight-team championship that provides direct qualification berths to hosts New Zealand and four other top teams in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2021.
- Goswami, the most successful bowler in ODIs with 218 wickets, inched closer to the record for the most number of days at the top.
- She has now been number one for 1873 days, with only retired Australia fast bowler Cathryn Fitzpatrick having spent more time at the top, for 2113 days.
- Goswami’s new-ball partner Shikha Pandey gained 12 spots to reach fifth position after also finishing with eight wickets against England.
By Achyutanand Pandey
Links:
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/jhulan-goswami-returns-to-the-top-of-odi-rankings/story-tzGIw3hxeBCTNLgUzmivJI.html
http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/53932.html
https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/jhulan-goswami-returns-to-numero-uno-spot-in-icc-odi-rankings-2185123.html