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Reaching World T20 semis is our first target, says Jhulan Goswami

By Saurabh Sharma November 30, -0001 • 00:00 AM View: 1933

Kolkata, Feb 15 (CRICKETNMORE): Back in town after suffering from a heel injury that ruled her out of the T20 series against South Africa away, former India captain Jhulan Goswami on Thursday said their first target would be to reach the semi-finals of the Women's World T20 which is the next big assignment.

"Every team dreams of winning the World Cup. We also want to achieve that. But first we have ensure a top-four spot, and only then take it forward from there," Jhulan told IANS moments after landing at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport.

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