Before the Mumbai Indians Women’s season opening on Friday, January 9, Goswami, a member of the club’s support staff, was there with team captain Harmanpreet Kaur. Ahead of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 season, former Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami sternly addressed a reporter during a press conference.
The incident started when a reporter asked Harmanpreet how she was handling the disappointment of losing the 2023 World Cup final. The incorrect reference clearly perplexed the captain. Goswami intervened, stressing the value of responsible and knowledgeable journalism at press conferences and advising the reporter to confirm facts and improve preparation before posing such queries.
“Wo final me run out nahi hui thi. For example, fir sawaal kare aap pehle apna history appropriate karke aaye. I’m sorry, but that happened to another player at a different time. She didn’t run out in the final, so please get ready, Karke Aaye.
Before you ask enquiries, make sure your history is accurate. During the press conference, Goswami stated, “Please arrive prepared.”
To all sports journalists do some basic research before questioning any women cricketers, I do not know what kind of question that was.. thanks to Jhulu di for that reply otherwise Harry would have smacked him like those Bangladeshi stumps pic.twitter.com/oSJjBD2jEq
— Bonny 🎀💕 (@harryjeee) January 7, 2026
The reporter misidentified the opponent and the match stage, which led to Goswami’s scathing reaction. The run-out in question actually took place during the 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final versus Australia. Fans on social media praised Goswami for defending her captain and pointing out the factual error, and her quick support for Harmanpreet was greatly appreciated.
Since the beginning of the WPL, Goswami has been a crucial member of the Mumbai Indians Women’s team. The team’s success, which includes two WPL crowns, is a testament to the close friendship they have formed over the years. This unity was recently reaffirmed when Harmanpreet asked Goswami to participate in the festivities in Navi Mumbai following India’s victory in the Women’s World Cup in November 2025.
After defeating the Delhi Capitals in the previous year’s final, the Mumbai Indians start the new season as the reigning champions. On January 9, they will play the season opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, headed by Smriti Mandhana.
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