Vijayawada, Dec. 17 -- The Andhra Pradesh government has announced a cash incentive of Rs 2.5 crore to honour Sricharani, the state's ace woman cricketer, in recognition of her exceptional performance at the ICC Women's One Day World Cup.
Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh met Sricharani at his Undavalli residence, near Vijayawada, and presented her with the cheque on behalf of the coalition government.
A native of Kadapa district, Sricharani has emerged as one of India's brightest talents in international women's cricket and played a pivotal role in her team's success in the recent World Cup.
Acknowledging her contribution and consistent excellence on the global stage, the state government has extended a comprehensive package of ince...