The West Bengal government, on Saturday, appointed wicketkeeper-batter of the Indian team winning the Women’s World Cup, Richa Ghosh, as Deputy Superintendent (DSP) in the state police.

West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, personally handed over the appointment letter to her at a colourful programme at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens, which was organised to felicitate Ghosh.

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Ghosh was also conferred the Banga Bhushan award by the state government. The Chief Minister also handed over to her a golden bat and a golden ball on behalf of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB).

CAB also presented her with a cheque of Rs 34 lakhs. Present on the occasion was the former Indian cricket team captain and the former president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Sourav Gangu

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