Richa Ghosh is not just another name in Indian women’s cricket — she’s a force of nature with the bat and behind the stumps. At only 21, she has already carved a niche for herself as one of the most explosive hitters in the game. Inspired by icons like MS Dhoni and Ellyse Perry, Richa has shown the cricketing world that she’s here to stay — and to win.
Her journey from Siliguri to international fame is one of grit, sacrifice, and raw talent. Her father, once a part-time umpire, gave up his business to support her dream, even borrowing money to buy her first English willow bat. Today, she’s smashing sixes like few others can — one every 20 balls in T20Is — a rare feat in women’s cricket.
But Richa’s cricketing tale isn’t just about power-hitting. She’s a work in progress behind the stumps, constantly honing her skills, learning from her heroes, and improving her fitness. Whether it’s that Dhoni-like run-out in the WPL or her blistering 96 against Australia in ODIs, Richa shows up in the big moments.
Having already lifted the U-19 World Cup and the WPL trophy, Richa now sets her sights on the senior ODI World Cup at home. “We’ve tasted success, now we want more,” she says. With her natural talent, fierce determination, and relentless drive, Richa Ghosh could very well be the game-changer India needs to bring the trophy home.