Kolkata, Nov 5 (PTI) The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) will present India wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh specially crafted gold-plated bat and ball at a grand felicitation ceremony at Eden Gardens on Saturday for her stellar performance in the Women’s World Cup.

Richa, one of the architects of India’s historic title triumph, scored 235 runs from eight innings at a strike rate of 133.52 — the highest in the tournament — and was among the team’s top five run-getters. The bat and ball, signed by former India captain Sourav Ganguly and pace legend Jhulan Goswami, will be presented to her in recognition of her “outstanding achievements and invaluable contribution to Indian cricket".

CAB president Ganguly said the association was proud to honour a player who has brought glory to Bengal

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