"Whole nation is proud": Richa Ghosh's father hails India's historic win at Lord's
Siliguri, July 13
Following Team India's historic 270-run victory over England in the first-ever women's Test match at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground, Indian wicketkeeper/batter Richa Ghosh's father, Manabendra Ghosh, said that the "whole nation is proud of these girls".
He expressed hope that the players continue achieving success and highlighted the significance of playing at the iconic venue, calling it a dream come true for the team.
"It shows the confidence she brings to her game; we know she possesses that quality. These girls from the Indian Women's Cricket Team make us feel so proud, and we want them to keep doing that, to continue making us proud in the future as well. The whole nation is proud now. Playing at a venue like Lord's is something people dream of; our girls are living that dream today. What could be greater than that?" Manabendra Ghosh told ANI.
India capped a historic occasion at Lord's with a commanding victory over England in the one-off Women's Test, producing a clinical all-round performance to underline their dominance in red-ball cricket.
After waiting 142 years to host its first Women's Test, the iconic venue witnessed a memorable milestone as India Women defeated England Women by 270 runs on Monday.
The foundation for India's triumph was laid by Yastika Bhatia, who etched her name into the history books by becoming the first woman to score a Test century at Lord's.
Her superb knock powered India to 341/7 declared in the second innings, stretching their overall lead to 456 after taking a first-innings advantage of 115 runs. Smriti Mandhana also contributed with another half-century (70), while Richa Ghosh added an unbeaten fifty (50*) to keep England under pressure throughout the match.
— ANI
Reader Comments
What an absolute masterclass from our women! 🏏 From Yastika's historic century to Richa's composed fifty, everything just fell into place. And Smriti Mandhana continues to be the rock. The fact that we won by 270 runs at Lord's, *the* home of cricket, makes it even sweeter. The whole nation IS proud. But we need more matches like this, not just one-off Tests!
As a cricket fan from the UK, I have to say – this is thoroughly deserved. India completely outplayed England in all departments. Yastika Bhatia's century was world-class, and Richa Ghosh's knock showed incredible temperament. India's women's team has been on the rise for years, and this win at Lord's just cements their status as a powerhouse. Well played.
Feeling so proud as a Bengali! Richa Ghosh and her father's words just fill the heart. ✨ It's amazing to see a small-town girl from Siliguri make it big on the world stage. This isn't just a win; it's an inspiration for every girl in India who dreams of playing cricket. The BCCI should give them a proper tour, not just one match after ages.
Historic win no doubt, but let's keep some perspective. England women's team is in transition, and we still have to prove ourselves consistently. That said, Richa Ghosh played a brilliant hand under pressure, and the bowling attack was *superb*. The real test will be how we perform in the upcoming series. But for now, enjoy this moment! 🎉
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