Historic Win: Andhra's N Shree Charani Hits the Top After World Cup Triumph

N Shree Charani, a key player in India’s 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup-winning team, was honored by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. The CM announced a Rs 2.5 crore cash award, a 1,000 sq ft plot in Kadapa, and a Group-I job for the cricketer.

Charani, accompanied by former captain Mithali Raj, was congratulated by Naidu at his camp office. The Chief Minister emphasized Charani’s victory as a testament to the prowess and potential of Indian women in sports.

The team celebrated its first-ever world cup victory by defeating South Africa in the finals. Charani, a slow left-arm orthodox bowler for Delhi Capitals Women and Andhra Women's teams, was welcomed back to Gannavaram Airport with grand celebrations.