Cricket superstar Richa is now

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Cricket superstar Richa is now a Deputy Police Superintendent

Richa Ghosh Indian women cricket superstar from Bengal is now a Deputy Superintendent of Police.

Richa has become the second Indian women cricketer to be appointed as the DSP after the Bengal wicketkeeper-batter played a crucial part in India's maiden ICC Women's World Cup triumph. Following India's win over South Africa last Sunday, Richa returned to her hometown Siliguri on Friday amid huge fanfare. Following India's win over South Africa last Sunday, Her hometown Siliguri exploded in joy yesterday when she returned after the historic match.

Richa was present at the Eden Gardens today, where she was felicitated by Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Sourav Ganguly, legendary Jhulan Goswami, and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Richa was appointed as the DSP of West Bengal Police, and the letter of appointment was handed over by Chief Minister Banerjee.

Richa, in addition, was also presented with a gold chain, and was also awarded with Bangabhushan award, the highest civilian award in the state. The CAB also felicitated Richa with a cash award of Rs 34 lakh and a gold bat, ball replica.

Having made her debut in 2020, Richa has showed tremendous growth in cricket, especially after the introduction of Women's Premier League. This was her second World Cup winner's medal after the Under-19 World Cup triumph in 2023.