Overview
- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee handed Richa Ghosh her DSP appointment letter, the Banga Bhushan medal and a gold chain at a November 8 felicitation at Eden Gardens.
- The Cricket Association of Bengal rewarded her with Rs 34 lakh — calculated at Rs 1 lakh per run from the final — and presented a gold‑plated bat and ball.
- Before the ceremony, Ghosh visited Kolkata Police headquarters at Lalbazar where her appointment was finalised, according to multiple reports.
- Sourav Ganguly and Jhulan Goswami praised Ghosh’s role; Ganguly said he hopes she will one day lead India in women’s cricket.
- Ghosh finished the World Cup with 235 runs, including 94 in Vizag and a crucial 34 in the final, as some outlets differed on whether the DSP role is honorary or a formal posting.