This is for every girl who ever dreamt of playing cricket: Richa Ghosh

When India lifted the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 trophy, the roar that swept across the country wasn’t just for a win — it was for a dream finally fulfilled. Among those who helped script that dream was wicket-keeper-batter Richa Ghosh, whose fearless stroke-play and match-defining partnerships anchored India throughout the tournament. At stadiums across the country, she noticed a heartening change: parents showing up with their daughters to watch the team play — a sign of how fast the sport is growing and how much this victory means to young girls everywhere. “It’s surreal. Everywhere I go, people show so much love and appreciation. It feels incredible,” says Richa. Fearless, focused, and full of fire, Richa is among a new generation of Indian cricketers whose approach and self-b