Overview
- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said the new venue will bear Richa Ghosh’s name in recognition of her role in India’s 2025 Women’s World Cup triumph.
- The project is slated for roughly 27–27.4 acres near the Chandmoni Tea Estate in Siliguri’s Matigara area, described as an international-standard cricket stadium.
- Siliguri Mayor Gautam Deb was assigned to oversee the initiative and local officials said the site has been earmarked, though no construction timeline or funding details were provided.
- If completed as proposed, reporters note it would be the first cricket stadium in India named after a female cricketer.
- At a November 8 Eden Gardens ceremony, Ghosh received the Banga Bhushan and a DSP appointment from the state, plus ₹34 lakh and a golden bat and ball from the CAB, after scoring 235 runs in the tournament.