Bengal's first World Cup-winning cricketer Richa Ghosh acquired a number of honors at Eden Gardens on Saturday. The ceremony introduced collectively cricket legends Sourav Ganguly, Jhulan Goswami, and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.The 22-year-old wicketkeeper-batter from Siliguri acquired the Banga Bhushan award and was appointed Deputy Superintendent of Police. The West Bengal authorities additionally offered her with a gold chain.The Cricket Affiliation of Bengal awarded her Rs 34 lakh, calculated at Rs 1 lakh for every run she scored within the remaining match. “The World Cup triumph is a particular, particular win and solely Richa can inform us what that seems like. Your profession has simply begun. Ladies's cricket will develop massively within the subsequent 4 to 6 years, and there will probably be extra alternatives,” Ganguly mentioned. “I hope you benefit from them and at some point, like Jhulan, we'll stand right here and say: ‘Richa — India captain'. You are simply 22… You've got bought time. All blessings and heartiest congratulations.”Richa's contribution to India's victory was important. Batting at quantity 7, she scored 34 runs off 24 balls, together with three fours and two sixes within the remaining in opposition to South Africa. India posted 298 for 7, whereas South Africa managed solely 246 runs.“The function she performs batting decrease down the order may be very tough. You get fewer balls however it's important to rating probably the most runs. Individuals could bear in mind Jemimah's 127 not out or Harmanpreet's 89 within the semifinals, however Richa's strike charge of 130-plus made the distinction. What she's performed so merely is equal in worth to Smriti or Harman.”Jhulan Goswami, India's highest ODI wicket-taker, found Richa throughout Bengal's 2013 district trials in Siliguri.“In 2013, we have been struggling so I advised for trials in districts. Through the under-15 trials in Siliguri, I noticed Richa. I requested the officers to assist her. She was so gifted at that age, I might by no means seen that earlier than. I needed her to be within the senior staff, and the remainder is historical past. Lastly, tor haath diye amader World Cup ta aslo — onek onek dhonnobad.”Richa expressed her gratitude and amazement on the reception she acquired.“It seems like a dream — the best way I used to be acquired in Siliguri and now right here. It is like dwelling a dream.”She shared insights about her coaching strategies.“Once I bat at open nets, I set a goal — what number of runs I can rating in a selected time. That helps me in large matches. They all the time reward my sixes, so I attempt for extra large hits. It is about choosing the proper ball.”Richa mentioned her method to dealing with stress.“I wish to take stress, however I maintain myself calm by watching films and staying away from residence. Barite sob theke samne thakbe.”The Banga Bhushan and Banga Bibhushan awards are West Bengal's highest civilian honors. These awards acknowledge people who excel in varied fields together with artwork, tradition, literature, public administration, and public service.The ceremony was attended by Sports activities Minister Aroop Biswas, actor-MP Mimi Chakraborty from North Bengal, and Richa's dad and mom, Manabendra and Swapna Ghosh.Ganguly offered Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with a duplicate of the ‘Freedom Trophy' earlier than the India-South Africa Take a look at sequence opener at Eden Gardens on November 14. He prolonged an invite for her to attend the match.
