Shree Charani
| Shree Charani | |
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| Full name | Nallapureddy Shree Charani |
| Born | 4 August 2004 Kamalapuram, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Bowler |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Slow left-arm orthodox |
| Domestic teams | Andhra, Delhi Capitals |
| International debut | ODI: 27 April 2025 T20I: 28 June 2025 |
| Years active | 2023–present |
Nallapureddy Shree Charani (born 4 August 2004) is an Indian women’s international cricketer who plays as a slow left-arm orthodox bowler. She represents India at the international level and Andhra in domestic cricket. Charani is the first woman from YSR-Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh, to be selected for the Indian women’s national cricket team.
Early Life and Background
Shree Charani was born in Kamalapuram, Andhra Pradesh, and raised in Yeramala Palli village in Veerapunayunipalle mandal of Kadapa district. She comes from a modest background; her father, Chandrasekhar Reddy, worked at the Rayalaseema Thermal Power Project. During her school years, she initially pursued badminton and also played kho-kho before transitioning to cricket.[1]
Her interest in cricket was encouraged by her uncle, Kishore Kumar Reddy, who supported her training and development. Inspired by cricketers such as Smriti Mandhana and Yuvraj Singh, Charani gradually focused on cricket and emerged as a promising left-arm spinner in age-group competitions.[2]
Domestic Career
Charani began her domestic career with the Andhra women’s cricket team, where her consistency and control quickly stood out. She gained wider attention in March 2025 after taking 6/79 in the Senior Women’s Multi-day Challenger Trophy in Dehradun, registering her maiden first-class five-wicket haul.[3]
In the 2024 Women’s Premier League auction, she was signed by Delhi Capitals for ₹55 lakh. She made her WPL debut under the mentorship of Jess Jonassen and claimed her first wicket by dismissing Ellyse Perry.[4]
International Career
Shree Charani earned her maiden international call-up in April 2025 for the ODI Tri-Series involving India, Sri Lanka, and South Africa. She made her One Day International debut on 27 April 2025 against Sri Lanka.
Later that year, she was selected for India’s tour of England. On 28 June 2025, she made her Twenty20 International debut and took four wickets, becoming only the second Indian woman to claim four wickets on T20I debut.
By the end of her breakthrough season, she had established herself as a regular spin option in India’s limited-overs squads.
Playing Style
Charani is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler known for her accuracy, control in the middle overs, and ability to extract turn on helpful surfaces. She relies on subtle variations in flight and pace rather than sharp turn alone.
Impact and Outlook
Charani’s rise reflects the expanding reach of women’s cricket in India beyond traditional strongholds. As a young spinner from a non-metropolitan region, she has become a role model for aspiring cricketers from smaller districts.
Selectors and analysts regard her as a long-term prospect in India’s white-ball setup, with potential to play a key role in future ICC tournaments.
References
- ↑ https://arisetimes.in/biography/who-is-shree-charani-rising-indian-bowler-making-headlines-after-breakthrough-international-season/
- ↑ https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/shree-charani-1464461
- ↑ https://www.deccanchronicle.com/sports/from-kadapa-to-the-world-cup-extraordinary-journey-of-sri-charani-1914665
- ↑ https://www.outlookindia.com/sports/cricket/shree-charani-profile-india-left-arm-spinner-icc-womens-world-cup-2025-trophy-win