Sree Charani’s Journey from Kadapa Village to Indian Cricket Team
Sree Charani, a 20-year-old cricketer from Kadapa district in Andhra Pradesh, has recently emerged as a prominent name in Andhra Pradesh cricket circles. Her selection to the Indian women’s team for the upcoming tri-nation tournament in Sri Lanka has brought her widespread recognition.
What makes her selection noteworthy is that Sree Charani has not yet played international cricket. Her visibility came from a brief but impactful stint in the Women's Premier League (WPL), where she represented Delhi Capitals in just two matches. During these appearances, she took four wickets, which caught the attention of the national selectors.
Sree Charani hails from Erramalle village in Veerapunayuni Palli mandal of Kadapa district. Her father, Chandrasekhar Reddy, works in a minor position at the Rayalaseema Thermal Power Project. Her earlier selection to the WPL had already brought great joy to her parents, relatives, and friends. Now, with her inclusion in the national team, her entire village is celebrating with pride. The residents expressed their happiness and said they feel honored to see someone from their remote region represent the country at such a high level.
Sree Charani is known not only for her bowling but also for her batting ability. On October 22 last year, she played a crucial role in a match against the Goa women’s team in Vadodara by conceding just 18 runs and taking two wickets, contributing significantly to her team's victory.
She is a left-handed batter who has scored 84 runs in her WT20 career at a strike rate of 131.3, with a highest score of 22. Her career includes 14 boundaries and one six. Charani is hopeful of making valuable contributions with the bat whenever she gets the opportunity.