Andhra Pradesh govt Honours Cricketer Sricharani with Rs 2.5 Cr Cheque

The Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday presented a cheque of Rs 2.5 crore to N Sricharani, the left-arm spinner from the state who played a pivotal role in India's 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup victory. 

Following India's historic 52-run victory over South Africa in Navi Mumbai, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu had announced a comprehensive incentive package to honour the



Kadapa-born cricketer's contribution. 

The highlights of the package were a Rs 2.5 crore cash award, a 1,000 sq ft housing plot and a government job.

"Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh personally met Sricharani at his residence in Undavalli and presented her with the cheque (Rs 2.5 crore) on behalf of the NDA coalition government," said an official release.