Richa Ghosh is still in shock after receiving her maiden call-up in the international cricket that too for India’s tour in Australia and the mega event ICC T20 World Cup. The youngster follows her father Manabendra Ghosh’s footstep. Richa earned the call-up after a good show in the Challenger Trophy.

“I never thought that this will happen so fast. It’s hard to believe and the feeling hasn’t sunk in yet,” Richa Ghosh said. “My first role model has always been my dad from whom I learnt cricket. Then it was Sachin Tendulkar, who will always remain my idol. I love the way he hits sixes and try the same. Whoever maybe the bowler, when you have the bat, you can do anything.”

“Jhulan di always supported me in the team while I always got help from Wriddhi da. He remains busy but we speak on and off. I’m really grateful to them and to my coaches, the Cricket Association of Bengal for supporting me,” she added.

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Seeing her seriousness for the game, her father had enrolled her at the local Bagha Jatin Club and from where was called for senior Bengal camp in 2012-13.

“Everything happened so fast that it’s difficult to realise. We are all shocked but it’s like a pleasant one,” the awestruck father said. “But we all had always felt she was different from others. When we all played cricket for fun, she was always serious when she had the bat with her.”

The Cricket Association of Bengal joint secretary Avishek Dlmiya also praised her and wished as well.

“It’s a fabulous news. She is really talented and have been performing very well in domestic cricket. She is a hard-hitter and is one of the few women cricketers, who can clear the boundaries of full size cricket grounds with ease. A true all-rounder in every sense, Richa is an asset for any team as she can bat, bowl and keep wickets depending on the requirement of team. We are confident that she would excel in the global event. Our best wishes are with her,” Dalmiya said.