Overview
- Shree Charani met Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu at his camp office on Friday, with former India captain Mithali Raj also in attendance.
- The state announced a Rs 2.5 crore cash award, a Group 1 government post and a 1,000-square-yard plot in Kadapa for the World Cup winner.
- Charani received an official welcome at Gannavaram airport where Andhra Cricket Association officials and state ministers felicitated her.
- Naidu praised the Indian women’s team, saying the World Cup win demonstrated the capability of Indian women and set an example for aspiring athletes.
- The slow left-arm orthodox bowler, who represents Delhi Capitals Women and Andhra Women, hails from Yeramalapalli village in Kadapa district.