WEST BENGAL CHIEF MINISTER Mamata Banerjee has announced that a new cricket stadium will be constructed in Siliguri, named in honour of World Cup-winning cricketer, Richa Ghosh.
Siliguri, located in north Bengal, is the hometown of Ghosh, the 22-year-old wicketkeeper-batter who played a pivotal role in India’s women’s World Cup triumph. On Saturday, she was conferred the Banga Bhushan award, appointed as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), and presented with a gold chain by the state government.
In addition, Ghosh received prize money of Rs 34 lakh and a golden bat from former India captain Sourav Ganguly. Former India pacer Jhulan Goswami was also present at the ceremony, The Times of India reported.
“The ‘Richa Cricket Stadium’ will be built on a 27-acre plot at the Chandmani Tea Estate. This is a way to honour Richa, one of Bengal’s shining sports talents, and also encourage more young cricketers from north Bengal. The project will soon be undertaken by the state government,” Banerjee told reporters in Siliguri.
