WPL 2023: Jhulan Goswami takes on Charlotte Edwards to reignite iconic rivalry

The stage is set for the final of the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League as Mumbai Indians will square off against Delhi Capitals at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. Ahead of the titular clash, Mumbai Indians' iconic coaching duo Charlotte Edwards and Jhulan Goswami reignited their famed rivalry in the nets.

It was the clash of the titans when legendary cricketers Charlotte Edwards and Jhulan Goswami squared off in a friendly clash during Mumbai Indians' training session. The iconic cricketers, who shared an intense rivalry on the pitch during their playing days, took on each other for the first time since retiring from the game.

Mumbai Indians bowling coach Jhulan Goswami, who dismissed head coach Charlotte Edwards 12 times during their playing days, had accepted the former England skipper's challenge ahead of the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League. 

Their battle didn't go unnoticed either as several Mumbai Indians players including Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, and Issy Wong, among others, gathered to relive the famed rivalry of the iconic duo. The former England skipper held her own against the legendary Indian pacer, showing respect to her opponent.

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Goswami, the leading wicket-taker in the women's ODIs, eventually got the better of the former English skipper by rattling her stumps. The duo relished playing in front of the Mumbai Indians players and shared an endearing moment as Goswami embraced Edwards in a hug after their duel.

While it was all fun and games during the training session, Harmanpreet Kaur will face off against a familiar foe in Meg Lanning in the historic final of WPL 2023. Lanning's Delhi Capitals had dished out a chastening defeat to the Indians in their previous outing and made their way to the final after topping the points table.

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