Richa Ghosh is an accomplished Indian woman cricketer. She holds the record for scoring the fastest fifty by an Indian woman player, achieving it in 26 balls against New Zealand women in an ODI match at Queenstown. |
During her childhood, Richa trained with her father, who influenced her aggressive batting approach. She practiced with boys at her academy since there was no girls' team in her hometown. |
In 2016, her father stopped his business to focus on Richa's training. Her father's commitment to her training was evident when he would travel long hours to support her tournaments, showing unwavering dedication. |
At the age of six, Richa began participating in sports and accompanied her father to the Baghajatin Athletic Club in Siliguri. |
By the age of eleven, Richa was already selected for the Bengal U-19 team, showcasing her talent from a young age. |
During the Women's T20 Challenger's Trophy 2020, Richa scored an impressive 98 runs in four matches, demonstrating her skills on the field. |
In 2020, Richa was named in the 15-player Indian squad for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, earning recognition at an international level. |
At just sixteen years old in January 2020, Richa was part of India's squad for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup and the Australia Women's Tri-Nation Series, showcasing her early success in cricket. |
In 2022, Richa played a significant role in the India women vs. New Zealand women 4th ODI in Queenstown, expressing her joy after scoring her first 50 in ODIs and receiving congratulations from her proud parents. |
Richa admires MS Dhoni, citing his powerful batting skills and effective wicket-keeping as qualities she aspires to emulate in her career. |
In 2020, Richa donated Rs. 1 lakh to the Bengal Chief Minister's relief fund to support the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, showing her commitment to helping those in need. |