Overview
- Banerjee announced the proposal at a Kolkata felicitation for Richa Ghosh, with the Cricket Association of Bengal and president Sourav Ganguly in attendance.
- The West Bengal government conferred the Banga Bhushan on Ghosh, presented a gold chain, and appointed her a Deputy Superintendent of Police.
- The CAB presented a gold‑plated bat and ball, and was reported to have awarded ₹34 lakh in cash in recognition of her tournament contributions.
- Officials framed the venue as a municipal planning proposal that would proceed on identified land in Darjeeling, with naming set as ‘Richa Cricket Stadium.’
- Ghosh scored 235 runs in eight World Cup matches with decisive knocks in the semifinal and final, and the stadium would be India’s first named after a female cricketer if built.