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Anushka Sharma Pays Tribute To Jhulan Goswami Ahead Of Her Farewell Match

Anushka Sharma, the actor who will play her in her biopic film Chakda Xpress, also posted a special post for the player as she prepares to compete in her last international match today.

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Anushka Sharma Pays Tribute To Jhulan Goswami Ahead Of Her Farewell Match
Former captain of the Indian National women's cricket team Jhulan Goswami, who had  20 glorious years of international career is playing her final match for the Indian national team today and fans have been pouring in for her on social media. Anushka Sharma, the actor who will play her in her biopic film Chakda Xpress, also posted a special post for the player as she prepares to compete in her last international match today.
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The actor took to her Instagram account and paid tribute to the legendary Indian player. She shared several pictures of Jhulan Goswami from her previous matches, Sharma called her an inspiration and thanked her for being a game changer in Indian Women’s Cricket.  She wrote, “An inspiration. A role-model. A legend. Your name will be etched in history forever Thank you @jhulangoswami, for being a game changer in Indian Women’s Cricket."

Anushka Sharma Pays Tribute To Jhulan Goswami:

The actor will make her comeback after a four-year break, and she has been dropping hints to fans on social media about her preparations for the role of the legendary cricketer. The actor has worked extremely hard to prepare for this role. She is currently filming for Chakda Xpress in the UK.


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The teaser of the film was released on January 6, 2022, as an announcement of the biopic. Sharma's look matched that of the cricketer in the announcement teaser. Sharma stated earlier this year that the film Chakda Xpress will open viewers' eyes to the world of women's cricket. In a social media post, she wrote, "When Jhulan made the decision to pursue a career in cricket and represent her nation proudly on the global stage, it was extremely difficult for women to even consider taking up the sport. This movie is a dramatic retelling of various events that influenced both women's cricket and her life."

Prosit Roy served as the film's director, and Karnesh Ssharma's Clean Slate Filmz served as the producer. The film will be released on Netflix, although a precise release date has not yet been revealed, fans have been eagerly anticipating it.

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