Richa Ghosh Family Tree

Richa Ghosh - A Lifestory

Richa Ghosh, a rising star in Indian women's cricket, has quickly established herself as a formidable wicketkeeper-batsman. Known for her aggressive style and powerful shots, she has represented India in all three game formats. Beginning her cricketing journey at a young age, Ghosh's talent was evident from the start, as she often outshined boys in local matches. Her rapid rise culminated in a successful international debut at just 16. On the field, Ghosh's fearless approach and ability to hit sixes have earned her the nickname "Sixer Queen." Beyond her cricketing achievements, she has also gained popularity for her stylish fashion sense, inspiring young girls to pursue their sports dreams.

Birth

Richa Ghosh was born on September 28, 2003, in Siliguri, West Bengal. Her father, Manabendra Ghosh, played as a batsman and served as an umpire at the club level in Bengal, while her mother, Swapna Ghosh, is a homemaker.

Family Facts

Parents:
Manabendra Ghosh (Father)
Swapna Ghosh (Mother)
Siblings:
Shomasree Ghosh

Education

Richa attended her schooling at Margaret Sister Nivedita English School in Siliguri.

Debut in Cricket

Richa's journey began at a tender age. She was selected for the Bengal U-19 team when she was just 11, a testament to her precocious abilities.
On February 12, 2020, she made her "T20" International debut during “Australia’s Tri-Nation Women’s T20 Series.”
On September 21, 2021, Richa made her “ODI International” debut against the Australian Women’s team.
On December 21, 2023, she made her “Test” debut in the match between Australia Women And India Women at Wankhede, scoring 52 runs in the first innings and 13 in the second.

A WicketKeeper's Journey

Richa Ghosh is a promising Indian wicket-keeper batter.
She has impressed with her batting and keeping skills.
Richa has played crucial innings for India, particularly in T20Is.
With her talent and potential, she is expected to be a key player for India in the future.

Faces of Fame

By 13, she was already playing for "Bengal’s U-23" and senior teams, showcasing her remarkable talent and progress.
In 2018, she earned the title of "Bengal Cricketer of the Year" for her outstanding performance in domestic cricket.
Highest partnership for the 8th wicket with Jhulan Goswami in the ODI match between India Women and Australia Women at Mackay on 21 September 2021.
Highest partnership for the 7th wicket with DB Sharma in the T20 India Women vs Australia Women in Carrara on 10 October 2021.
In 2022, Richa made her mark in the 4th ODI against New Zealand in Queenstown, scoring 50 runs off just 26 deliveries, which set a new record for the fastest ODI fifty by a woman in cricket.
No ducks (batsmen getting out without scoring any runs) in the cricket career.

Anecdotes

In 2020, she donated ₹ 1 lakh to the Bengal Chief Minister’s relief fund to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2021, She was signed by Hobart Hurricanes for the “2021–22 Women's Big Bash League.”
In 2023, she was sold to "Royal Challengers Bengaluru" ( RCB) for ₹ 1.90 crore in the "inaugural WPL" auction.
Richa's great sense of humor keeps her teammates relaxed during tense matches. In a nail-biting game, while chasing a target, she mimicked the coach’s serious face, making everyone burst into laughter. This lightened the mood and helped them refocus, ultimately turning the match around.
In a crucial international match, Richa was under pressure after a string of low scores. Before going in to bat, she took a moment to visualize her favorite childhood cricket memories. That day, she played one of her best innings, hitting boundaries that secured the win and boosted her confidence for future games.

Batting Statistics

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	SR	50s	4s	6s
WTests	2	3	0	151	86	50.33	66.81	2	26	0
WODIs	23	22	4	481	96	26.72	86.98	3	48	10
WT20Is	55	44	14	860	64*	28.66	140.52	1	99	30

Awards and Recognitions

Bengal Cricketer of the Year 2018
Runner-up in ICC T20 World Cup 2020
Gold Medal in Cricket at the 2022 Asian Games
Women's Twenty20 Asia Cup (Champion) 2022
Women's Twenty20 World Cup (Champion) 2023
Women's Premier League (Champion) 2023
Runner-up in Women's Twenty20 Asia Cup 2024

Praise and Reflections from Colleagues

"Richa is a very talented player. She's got a lot of potential and she's already shown glimpses of what she can do. She's a very aggressive batter and she's also a very good wicketkeeper." - Smriti Mandhana
"Richa Ghosh is a phenomenal talent. She can change the course of a match with her batting and wicketkeeping. She's a very exciting player to watch." - Anjum Chopra, Former India Cricketer
"She's an exciting prospect. She has a good future in front of her. If she continues to work hard and if all those things go well, and she maintains the right attitude which she has, then the sky is the limit." - Hrishikesh Kanitkar, India stand-in Coach
"Richa is a talented player with a bright future ahead. Her confidence and skills are impressive for someone so young." - Mithali Raj

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