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Richa Ghosh Says Role Clarity Powered India’s Women’s World Cup Triumph

The wicketkeeper-batter credits Amol Muzumdar’s guidance for a defined finisher brief that sharpened India’s late-overs batting.

Overview

  • India sealed their first ICC Women’s World Cup with a 52‑run win over South Africa in Navi Mumbai, where Ghosh’s 34 off 24 at No. 7 helped set 298 for 7 before the opponents were bowled out for 246.
  • Ghosh says her primary task was to close innings by scoring quickly in the final overs to lift the run rate and squeeze pressure on bowlers.
  • She delivered several key knocks across the tournament, including a 94 off 77 in the league stage against South Africa.
  • Ghosh credits head coach Amol Muzumdar for clearly defining roles and backing her to take a moment to settle before attacking.
  • She highlights a unified dressing room, cites mentoring from Jhulan Goswami, and reveals the team unveiled a pre‑planned victory song only after lifting the trophy.