Richa Ghosh, one of the brightest young stars of Indian women’s cricket, is set to be honoured by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on November 8 at the iconic Eden Gardens for her stellar performances during India’s triumphant 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup campaign. The association will present her with a specially crafted gold-plated bat and ball to commemorate her achievements — a tribute that symbolizes both pride and inspiration for Bengal’s cricketing fraternity.
Ghosh, the wicketkeeper-batter from Siliguri, played a pivotal role in India’s World Cup victory, showcasing explosive batting and sharp glovework behind the stumps. Her calmness under pressure and ability to strike big in key moments were instrumental in India’s journey to lifting their first-ever Women’s World Cup trophy. With over 300 runs in the tournament, including multiple match-winning innings, she emerged as one of the team’s most reliable finishers.
The upcoming felicitation event is expected to be grand, featuring some of Bengal’s most prominent cricketing figures. Former India captain and CAB president Sourav Ganguly will lead the ceremony, alongside senior officials and ex-players, who will jointly honour Ghosh in front of a packed Eden Gardens crowd. The gold bat and ball — inscribed with her name and the year 2025 — are being custom-made as a once-in-a-lifetime recognition of her contribution to Indian cricket’s most historic triumph.
For Richa, this honour represents a full-circle moment. Having started her cricketing journey in the modest grounds of Siliguri, she has now become a global symbol of women’s cricketing excellence. The CAB’s gesture not only celebrates her success but also highlights the rise of Bengal’s female cricketers, who are increasingly making their mark at the national and international levels.
Sources from within the CAB have stated that the decision to honour Richa was unanimous, reflecting both her individual brilliance and the pride she has brought to Bengal. The association plans to make such recognitions a regular feature to encourage local players, particularly women, to pursue cricket professionally.
Eden Gardens — often associated with India’s greatest cricketing moments — provides a fitting backdrop for this celebration. For decades, it has hosted some of the sport’s biggest legends, and now it will witness a new chapter of Indian cricket’s evolution, one led by women like Richa Ghosh. The event is also expected to include a short felicitation of Bengal’s women’s cricket coaching staff and grassroots contributors, acknowledging the ecosystem that helped shape her journey.
As the nation continues to bask in the glow of India’s World Cup triumph, this honour at Eden Gardens serves as a reminder that true greatness often begins in local academies and small-town grounds. Richa Ghosh’s gold bat and ball will not just mark her success — they will stand as a symbol of Bengal’s growing influence in shaping India’s cricketing future, and of a generation of women who have proven they can shine on the world stage with equal brilliance.
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