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West Bengal Names Richa Ghosh DSP as Eden Gardens Honours World Cup Winner

The state move rewards a standout World Cup campaign, underscoring Bengal's pride in its first women's cricket champion.

Overview

  • At a public ceremony at Eden Gardens, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee handed Richa Ghosh her Deputy Superintendent of Police appointment and conferred the Banga Bhushan, presenting a gold chain as well.
  • The Cricket Association of Bengal awarded her Rs 34 lakh, framed as Rs 1 lakh for each of her 34 runs in the final, and presented a golden bat and ball.
  • Ghosh scored 235 runs across eight matches at a 133.52 strike rate in the 2025 tournament, including a pivotal 34 off 24 balls in the title match against South Africa.
  • Sourav Ganguly and Jhulan Goswami attended the felicitation and praised Ghosh, with Ganguly voicing hope she could one day lead India.
  • Banerjee lauded Ghosh's rise but urged fans and media not to place undue pressure on the 22-year-old as her career progresses.