Hailing from the YSR-Kadapa district in Andhra Pradesh, Charani caused a bidding war at last year\u2019s WPL auction and was eventually roped in by Delhi Capitals (DC) for INR 55 lakh, where she left a lasting impression in the competition this year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
That paved her way to India debut in white-ball formats and now Charani is all set to play in the World Cup, starting on September 30. \u201cMy mother accepted my decision to become a cricketer immediately, but my father took about a year to come around. My mother and uncle supported me from the very beginning, while my sister and father needed more time.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cMy mother always had confidence that I would make it big in cricket. Once, when we went to a gold shop in Kadapa, the cashier asked about the kit bag I was carrying. My mom replied, \u2018She plays cricket, and one day she will play for India\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cShe was the first person who believed in me. Everyone dreams of playing for India and in a World Cup. I feel lucky to have this opportunity, and I will try my best to do well for the team and for India,\u201d said Charani to JioStar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Asked on how she transitioned from fast bowling to left-arm spin, Charani said, \u201cSince childhood, I played cricket with my friends. I was around six when my dad sent me to a badminton academy. After seeing me run, my PT sir advised me to also play kho-kho and participate in athletics. I did that for two years along with cricket.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cShe was the first person who believed in me. Everyone dreams of playing for India and in a World Cup. I feel lucky to have this opportunity, and I will try my best to do well for the team and for India,\u201d said Charani to JioStar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIn my village, we played on turf where if the ball went out of bounds, it was considered out. Back then, I was a medium-pacer, but I wasn\u2019t very effective, batters rarely got out. That\u2019s when I decided to become a spinner. Once I started bowling spin, I began picking wickets consistently because batters struggled against my deliveries. That\u2019s how my journey as a spinner began,\u201d she concluded.<\/p>\r\n\r\n