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Richa Ghosh is only 19, but the confidence and maturity she has is exquisite even at her tender age. The Indian batter has already become a regular in the squad and a bright future is ahead for her.
"I enjoy performing under pressure," says Ghosh in an episode of 'Know Your Stars', a JioCinema show, leading up to the Women's Premier League (WPL), that commences on March 4.
The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) paid INR 1.9 crore for the swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter's services at the inaugural WPL auction. Not just the Bangalore franchise but most fans will be keeping an eye on this player from Siliguri through the inaugural season.
Like so many of her peers, Ghosh struggled to find supporters for her cricketing aspirations initially, but her father's determination ensured she fought her way through the ranks and entered the national reckoning by the age of 16.
"When she started playing, I just thought it would be good for her fitness. I was also around so I could watch over her during my own practice sessions. I suggested table tennis to her, and I took her to the local academy for a trial. She hit a couple of balls and put the racquet down and said, 'I will only play cricket'," revealed her father, Manabendra Ghosh, on the show.
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She is a Keeper, literally 😍🔥
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Ghosh, who was part of the team that won the 2023 U-19 T20 World Cup also shed light on her struggles to make it big in the game. "In the beginning, not a lot of people from Siliguri supported me. I was not getting a chance to break through in my district... The difficulties they (my parents) endured from people during those times... today the same people come and socialize with them. My parents are happy that whoever troubled them then are the ones coming now to enquire about her."
Such was Ghosh family's commitment to fulfil their daughter's dreams that Manabendra sold his business to support her career. "I didn't want to make an excuse that because I was busy running the business which brought us income, I could not support her career. Now that I shut down my source of livelihood, I am free, so wherever she needs to go, I can accompany her," he explained.
Now that Ghosh has become one of the most sought-after players, she wants to utilize the money wisely.
"I want to buy a flat in Kolkata where my family can settle down and enjoy their lives because they've struggled a lot. My father still umpires games and after this (WPL), I don't want him to work. From now, me and my sister, both of us will work hard and let out parents enjoy their life," she added.
Richa also revealed she has huge admiration for big hitters and always wanted to emulate them. The RCB batter will have plenty of opportunities to fulfil her wishes in the WPL.
(with inputs from agency)
