India's years-long dream of capturing the ICC Women's World Cup finally came to an end after two heartbreaks in 2005 and 2017 finals, as they defeated South Africa by 52 runs in a clinical performance at the finals.
Richa, who came close to scoring her maiden international century during the tournament, said her approach was shaped around staying composed and rotating the strike.
The India skipper, featuring in her fifth Women’s World Cup campaign, stood centre-stage at the DY Patil Stadium, overwhelmed and almost unable to process the magnitude of what she had achieved.
Former India bowler Jhulan Goswami hailed Team India after their emphatic 53-run victory over New Zealand at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Thursday.
Indian women's pace legend Jhulan Goswami hailed the announcement during her appearance on The ICC Review.
Women's team coach WV Raman and the Board of Control for Cricket in India also extended their best wishes to the birthday girl.
Jhulan Goswami has applauded Cricket Association of Bengal's (CAB) initiatives of keeping a close watch on a proper diet of the women players.
Jhulan Goswami added that reaching the final is an achievement in itself and the fearless brand of cricket the team has played can help them win the trophy.
Harmanpreet Kaur is among 10 female players who have reached the three-figure mark in terms of appearances. New Zealand's Suzie Bates and Australia's Ellyse Perry top the list with 111 appearances.
India will next take on England in the final ODI of the three-match series on February 28 at the Wankhede Stadium.
