Kadapa’s Sree Charani becomes first woman cricketer from A.P. to represent India in Test match
Sree Charani has become the first woman cricketer from Andhra Pradesh to represent India in a Test match. Her debut at Lord's follows a successful performance in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
Why it matters
It marks a significant milestone for regional representation in Indian national sports and highlights the rise of women's cricket.
In a landmark moment for Andhra cricket, left-arm spinner N. Sree Charani became the first woman cricketer from Andhra Pradesh to represent India in a Test match.
The 21-year-old player from Kadapa district received her maiden Test cap from vice-captain Smriti Mandhana ahead of the one-off Test against England at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground, which commenced on July 10. Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) members congratulated her.
Sree Charani’s rise to the Indian team has been remarkable. She earned her maiden national call-up in April 2025 and soon made her One-Day International (ODI) debut. A month later, she received her T20 International cap during India’s tour of England, establishing herself as one of the country’s promising young spin bowlers.
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