Richa Manabendra Ghosh is a professional Indian cricketer born on September 28, 2003, in Siliguri, West Bengal. She represents the Indian women’s cricket team across all formats. Ghosh is primarily a wicketkeeper-batter, who is a right-handed batter and can bowl at a right-arm medium pace as well.
She made her international debut at the age of 16 and was named in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 held in Australia. As of November 2024, she plays for the London Spirit 100-ball franchise in North London and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Women’s Premier League (WPL).
Relationship | Name |
Father | Manabendra Ghosh |
Mother | Swapna Ghosh |
Elder Sister | Shomasree Ghosh |
Who are Richa Ghosh’s Parents?
Richa Ghosh’s father Manabendra Ghosh was a former cricketer. Her mother Swapna Ghosh is a homemaker.
Richa Ghosh’s Mother
Swapna Ghosh is Richa Ghosh’s mother. She was supportive of Richa achieving her dream to represent the Indian women’s cricket team. She is a homemaker.
Richa Ghosh’s Father
Manabendra Ghosh, a former cricketer-turned-coach, is the father of Richa Ghosh. According to The Indian Express, Manabendra had to live in cheap hotels along with his daughter Richa on her journey to becoming a professional cricketer. The father and daughter were in talks to buy a house in Kolkata after the latter was signed for a deal of INR 1.9 crores at the WPL auction.
Who are Richa Ghosh’s Siblings?
Richa Ghosh has an elder sister named Shomasree Ghosh.
FAQ's On Richa Ghosh Family
A. Richa Ghosh was born on September 28. 2003, in Siliguri, West Bengal.
A. Richa Ghosh made her international debut for the Indian women’s cricket team against Australia women in Melbourne on February 12, 2020.
A. As of October 2024, Richa Ghosh is 21 years old.
A. Richa Ghosh plays for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in the Women’s Premier League.
A. Richa Ghosh played for the Indian women’s cricket team in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.