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Fans Urge Netflix to Release ‘Chakda Xpress’ After Jhulan Goswami’s Emotional World Cup Moment

India's women's cricket team's historic ICC Women's World Cup victory has brought one of the country's most respected cricketers, Jhulan Goswami, back into the spotlight. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led team clinched their maiden title with a 52-run win over South Africa in the final at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium - a triumph celebrated with pride and emotion across the nation.

Amid the celebrations, a touching video of Jhulan Goswami went viral on social media, showing her holding the World Cup trophy and sharing heartfelt hugs with captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana. The clip stirred nostalgia and admiration for Goswami, one of cricket's fastest and most successful bowlers, who led India between 2008 and 2011 and retired in 2022 after a stellar two-decade career.

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India's women's cricket team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, won their first ICC Women's World Cup, with Jhulan Goswami, a celebrated cricketer who led the team between 2008 and 2011, being back in the spotlight; the victory has fueled anticipation for Goswami's biopic, Chakda Xpress, starring Anushka Sharma.
Anushka Sharma in Chakda Xpress

The emotional moment has reignited public demand for the release of Jhulan's much-awaited biopic, "Chakda Xpress," starring Anushka Sharma and directed by Prosit Roy. Filmed in 2022 and reportedly completed in 2023, the movie has yet to premiere on Netflix, leaving fans eager and impatient.

"Perfect timing for Netflix to release Chakda Xpress! Jhulan Goswami deserves the spotlight," one fan posted on X, while another urged, "@NetflixIndia, the world needs to see this story now!"

Jhulan's journey - from a young girl in Chakdaha, Bengal, to becoming the world's leading wicket-taker in women's ODIs with 255 wickets - continues to inspire generations.

After the final, Harmanpreet Kaur paid tribute to her former captain, saying, "Jhulan Di was my biggest support when I joined the team. She always guided and encouraged me."

As India celebrates this historic triumph, fans are not only honouring the current champions but also remembering the trailblazers like Jhulan Goswami - whose legacy continues to shape the future of women's cricket.

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