Archive · 5 Nov 2025
Bengal Cricket Association Honors Richa Ghosh with Gold Bat and Ball
The Cricket Association of Bengal is celebrating a star Indian cricket player named Richa Ghosh.
They are giving her a special gift: a cricket bat and ball that are covered in real gold!
These special items will also have the signatures of famous former cricketers, Sourav Ganguly and Jhulan Goswami.
Richa is being honored because she played exceptionally well in the recent Women's World Cup, scoring many runs and hitting a lot of powerful sixes.
She helped India win the championship!
The president of the association said Richa is a great example for all young cricketers, showing bravery and skill.
They hope this special award will encourage more girls in Bengal and all over India to play cricket and chase their dreams.
The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) will felicitate Richa Ghosh on Saturday, November 8.
Ghosh will be honored with a gold-plated bat and ball signed by Sourav Ganguly and Jhulan Goswami.
The felicitation will take place at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Richa Ghosh played a significant role in India's ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 title win.
During the 2025 World Cup, Ghosh scored 235 runs in eight matches with a strike rate of 133.52 and took four catches.
- Who
- The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB)
- What
- Felicitating Indian cricketer Richa Ghosh with a specially crafted gold-plated bat and ball.
- When
- Saturday, November 8
- Where
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Why
- To honor her outstanding performance in the Women's World Cup, recognizing her contribution to Indian cricket and inspiring young players.
Traditional Cricket
Modern Cricket
Richa Ghosh's All-Round Abilities
Traditional Cricket
In her early years, Richa was a genuine all-rounder, opening both batting and bowling, and even sharing the new ball with Jhulan Goswami while also keeping wickets.
Modern Cricket
While historically all-rounders were common, Richa's current role focuses on providing late-order firepower as a wicketkeeper-batter, showcasing a more specialized role in modern cricket.
- Event
- Felicitation Ceremony
- Honoree
- Richa Ghosh
- Award
- Gold-plated bat and ball signed by Sourav Ganguly and Jhulan Goswami
- Location
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Date
- Saturday, November 8
- Richa Ghosh's 2025 World Cup Performance
- 235 runs in 8 innings, 133.52 strike rate (highest), 12 sixes (equalling record)
- Richa Ghosh's Achievements
- Women's World Cup, U-19 World Cup, WPL title, Asian Games gold, Commonwealth Games silver
