Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has praised young spinner Shree Charani, calling her the “biggest reason” behind India’s triumph in the 2025 Women’s World Cup.
Ashwin Hails Charani’s Technique and Consistency
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin compared Charani’s bowling fundamentals to some of the world’s top spinners, including Sophie Ecclestone, Jess Jonassen, and Sophie Molineux.
“Her ball rotation speed, body alignment, and energy transfer are perfect. She goes into a lovely side-on position without any collapse or energy leakage. She crushed the World Cup and is going to be a superstar bowler in the future,” Ashwin said.
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The 21-year-old spinner from Andhra Pradesh emerged as the breakout star of the tournament, taking wickets in all but one match. She claimed 14 wickets, including five against Australia across the group stage and semi-final. Australian captain Alyssa Healy had even identified her as the “main threat” in India’s bowling attack.
Harmanpreet Kaur’s Legacy and Leadership Praised
Ashwin also credited Harmanpreet Kaur’s leadership, likening India’s World Cup victory to the historic 1983 and 2011 men’s World Cup wins.
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“Harmanpreet has seen heartbreaks — from the 2017 final loss to England to several near misses. The seed she has sown today will bear fruit in the next 10 or 20 years, much like Kapil Dev in 1983 and Dhoni in 2011,” Ashwin remarked.
India’s Triumph Marks a New Chapter in Women’s Cricket
India’s 2025 World Cup win has been hailed as a landmark moment in women’s cricket, symbolizing the rise of a new generation led by Harmanpreet and powered by emerging talents like Shree Charani.
