Indian all-rounder Richa Ghosh is setting her sights on Twenty20 World Cup glory following her pivotal role in India’s historic one-day international victory. Despite battling a hairline fracture, the 22-year-old from Siliguri, West Bengal, remains confident that her participation in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) will be instrumental in preparing for the shortest format of the game ahead of the T20 World Cup in England next year. Representing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the WPL, Ghosh is determined to leverage the league to sharpen her skills and contribute to her team’s success. ‘The T20 World Cup is going to be very important for me. We have ticked the one-day World Cup off our list, but we have to tick the T20 World Cup as well,’ Ghosh stated in a recent interview. She emphasized her focus on helping RCB win, regardless of the tournament or format. Ghosh, who has been retained by RCB alongside seasoned players like Smriti Mandhana and Ellyse Perry, is optimistic about repeating their 2024 title success. ‘I can’t disclose all the things as of now, but our main focus is to bring the second trophy home,’ she added. Ghosh’s remarkable performance during India’s ODI World Cup win, where she equalled Deandra Dottin’s record for most sixes (12) in a women’s World Cup edition, has solidified her reputation as a power-hitter. Her contributions were crucial in the knockout stages, including a 26 off 16 balls in the semifinal against Australia and a 24-ball 34 in the final against South Africa. Reflecting on her journey, Ghosh acknowledged the challenges of managing injuries but credited her mindset and the support of physios for her resilience. ‘Each and every player faces ups and downs, but how you tackle those lows is the real test of a player,’ she said. With a trophy cabinet that includes the 2023 Under-19 World Cup, the 2022 Asian Games gold, and the 2022 Commonwealth Games silver, Ghosh also expressed her aspirations for success in Test cricket. ‘There is a different feeling while playing Test cricket because as a batter you get many balls to bat. So, I want to score more and do much better in the red-ball format,’ she concluded.