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Former India cricketer Sourav Ganguly was effusive in praise of Richa Ghosh, the star wicketkeeper-batter who became the first cricketer from Bengal to win a World Cup, lauding her efforts in batting lower down the order, where one gets fewer balls but has to score quickly.<\/p>\n

The Cricket Association of Bengal rewarded Richa with Rs 34 lakh, Rs 1 lakh for every run she scored in the final.<\/p>\n

Former BCCI president and CAB chief <\/span>Ganguly<\/span>, who almost clinched a World Cup against Australia in 2003, captured the emotion of the day.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe World Cup triumph is a special, special win and only Richa can tell us what that feels like. Your career has just begun. Women\u2019s cricket will grow massively in the next four to six years and there will be more opportunities,” Ganguly said while speaking at Richa\u2019s felicitation ceremony.<\/p>\n

\u201cI hope you make the most of them and one day, like Jhulan, we will stand here and say: \u2018Richa \u2014 India captain\u2019. You are just 22\u2026 You have got time. All blessings and heartiest congratulations,” Ganguly added.<\/p>\n

Richa played a crucial role in India\u2019s title victory over South Africa, scoring a vital 34 off 24 deliveries at No. 7, including three fours and two sixes, helping India post 298\/7. South Africa were bowled out for 246 in reply.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe role she plays batting lower down the order is very difficult. You get fewer balls, but you have to score the most runs. People may remember Jemimah\u2019s 127* or Harmanpreet\u2019s 89 in the semifinals, but Richa\u2019s strike rate of 130-plus made the difference. What she has done so simply is equal in value to Smriti or Harman,” Ganguly said.<\/p>\n

For Jhulan, India\u2019s highest wicket-taker in ODIs, it was an emotional moment having missed the Cup after losing to England in the 2017 final.<\/p>\n

Jhulan<\/span> recalled how a young Richa was spotted during Bengal\u2019s 2013 district trials in Siliguri, <\/span>a programme <\/span>the former<\/span> had launched after India couldn\u2019t reach the Super Six that year.<\/span><\/p>\n

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