In the current T20I series against Australian women at home, Richa Ghosh has been creating news with her big-hitting abilities. In the second T20I on Sunday in Navi Mumbai, the 19-year-old from Siliguri in West Bengal sparkled with a 13-ball 26 not out that featured three powerful sixes and helped India women secure a tie before defeating Australia in a Super Over.
The second game of the ongoing T20I series between Australia Women and India Women saw the Women in Blue come back stronger to level the series at 1-1. On Sunday, December 11, at the DY Patil Stadium, India played their first-ever Super Over, set a 21-run goal, and defeated Australia to win the 2nd T20I International.
Richa’s inning was one of the major reasons behind India’s win. Ghosh has been striking hard lately, and people are currently raving about her power-hitting abilities. Richa Ghosh’s next outing will be at the ICC Women’s Under-19 World Cup, which will start on January 14, 2023, following the conclusion of the T20I home series against Australia.
Followed Dhoni since childhood
Richa played in the Huge Bash League earlier this year, so it’s hardly surprising that she was able to knock those big ones despite the pressure. She has always admired MS Dhoni’s finishing abilities, therefore she eagerly anticipates demonstrating them every time she enters the field. Her father, Manabendra Ghosh, whose aspirations to play professional cricket were dashed, is supporting her in realising her goals.
The 19-year-old continued by saying that she has yet to have the chance to meet Dhoni and stated her wish to do so.
“Since childhood, I’ve followed Dhoni and how he used to finish the game. My dad also helped a lot to hone my power-hitting skills, he would go with me everywhere. He could not go on to become a successful cricketer so he’s backing me fully to chase my dreams. I haven’t had the opportunity to meet him yet. There have been times when he would leave just before we were in for a camp or a match at a venue. Hopefully, I’ll meet him someday,” she said.
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