Richa Ghosh, World Cup winner, appointed DSP in Bengal, gets Rs 34 lakh and…
Richa Ghosh was also given the Banga Bhushan award by the West Bengal government.
Richa Ghosh, wicketkeeper-batsman of the India Women’s World Cup-winning team, has been appointed as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in the West Bengal government. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee personally handed over the appointment letter to Ghosh at a colorful program to felicitate him at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens.
Banga Bhushan award, check of Rs 34 lakh
Ghosh was also given the Banga Bhushan award by the state government. The Prime Minister also presented him with a golden bat and a golden ball on behalf of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). CAB also presented him with a check of Rs 34 lakh. Former Indian cricket team captain and former chairman of the Board of Control for Cricket in India Sourav Ganguly was also present at the event.
She revealed that she was given a check of Rs 34 lakh since Ghosh scored 34 runs in the final match of the Women’s World Cup. “Richa’s job when he came at number six was the toughest as there were fewer balls to play. The demand rate was quite high then. But he played expertly and made the difference,” Ganguly said.
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Both the Prime Minister and Ganguly stated that Richa will one day lead the Indian women’s cricket team as captain. Ghosh shared his experience on how to prepare himself for the tournament. “I always set a goal during net practice. It helps me. I like to accept challenges when playing in difficult situations. I like to play a role in ensuring my team’s victory,” he said.
Celebration of excellence lies at the heart of Bengal’s ethos and Smt. @MamataOfficial He has always been an example.
Today at the iconic Eden Gardens, he congratulated Richa Ghosh, whose victory on the world stage is a testament to courage, grace and magnificence.
Bengal in it… pic.twitter.com/GPOOZ7RYUr
— All India Trinamool Congress (@AITCofficial) November 8, 2025
The Prime Minister said that he would like to see Sourav Ganguly as the president of the International Cricket Council (ICC) one day. “He was the captain of the Indian cricket team for many years. He also handled the cricket administration well. Should he be the president of the ICC? I believe he will be in this position one day. No one will be able to stop him,” the Prime Minister said.
(With inputs from IANS)
