Wide grin on Pakistan’s Kainat Imtiaz after meeting her ‘inspiration’ Jhulan Goswami

Political tensions has always created a rivalry between India and Pakistan. But the spirit of cricket has shown how to live in harmony and spread love.

Kainat Imtiaz, a 25-year-old Pakistani cricketer who is playing for her country in Women’s Cricket World Cup, posed for a photo with India’s bowling legend Jhulan Goswami. Sharing the photo on her Instagram account, Imtiaz told how Goswami was her inspiration since 2005 Asia Cup.

She shared a story of how she got inspired by Goswami after seeing her bowling during the 2005 Asia Cup which was hosted by Pakistan. Imtiaz was the ball picker during the tournament. She also pointed out that her dream came true for playing in the on-going World Cup.

 

Let me share a story with you all. In 2005 i saw the Indian team for the 1st time as the Asia cup was held in Pakistan. I was the ball picker during the tornament... I saw @jhulangoswami. The fastest bowler of that time. I was so impressed that i chose cricket as a career. Specificly fast bowling. 😍 Its a proud moment for me as after 12 years today in 2017 i am playing this ODI World Cup with one of my inspirations and getting more inspired....... 😍❤

A post shared by kainat Imtiaz (@kainatimtiaz23) on Jul 3, 2017 at 6:09am PDT

Imtiaz has picked up two wickets so far in the tournament, and she will look ahead to give her best in upcoming matches.

Jhulan Goswami is an inspiration to many players like this. She has the record of taking the highest number of wickets in ODIs so far. Playing in 153 matches, recently Goswami crossed the record of Australia’s Cathryn Fitzpatrick record of 180 wickets. Goswami made her international debut when she was 18 in 2002 against England.

• Indian Women's Cricket
• Pakistan Women's Cricket
• Jhulan Goswami