Goswami last played for India during the ODI World Cup in New Zealand in March this year. The BCCI was keen on giving her a "proper farewell," according to a board official, because "Jhulan couldn't say goodbye on the field" after picking up a side strain ahead of India's final group game against South Africa. She hasn't played T20Is since 2018, and played her last Test match in October 2021.

Goswami was in line to tour Sri Lanka in July but missed out because of fitness issues. She only regained full fitness in mid-July and was selected for the England tour following clearance from the National Cricket Academy medical staff.

India play three T20Is in England on September 10, 13 and 15, followed by three ODIs - part of the ICC Women's Championship - on September 18, 21 and 24.