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IN PHOTOS: Indian Railways promotes Women’s CWC Champions Pratika Rawal, Rana and Renuka Thakur

Updated On: 02 December, 2025 06:24 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Indian Railways has promoted cricketers Pratika Rawal, Sneh Rana and Renuka Singh Thakur to Group ‘B’ OSD (Sports) posts through out-of-turn promotion. They will receive Level-8 pay and administrative duties, following their felicitation after India’s historic ICC Women’s World Cup win. (Pics/ Ministry of Railways and Filepic)

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Indian Railways promoted three women cricketers, Pratika Rawal, Sneh Rana and Renuka Singh Thakur, to the Group ‘B’ Officer-grade post of Officer on Special Duty (Sports) through Out-of-Turn Promotion (Pic/Ministry of Railways and File pic)

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Indian Railways promoted three women cricketers, Pratika Rawal, Sneh Rana and Renuka Singh Thakur, to the Group ‘B’ Officer-grade post of Officer on Special Duty (Sports) through Out-of-Turn Promotion (Pic/Ministry of Railways and File pic)
As per the release issued by the Railway Ministry, all three players will be entitled to the pay and benefits of a Group ‘B’ Gazetted Officer, under Level-8 of the Pay Matrix as per the 7th CPC

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As per the release issued by the Railway Ministry, all three players will be entitled to the pay and benefits of a Group ‘B’ Gazetted Officer, under Level-8 of the Pay Matrix as per the 7th CPC

This initiative of the Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) will not only provide financial security to the three women cricketers but also entrust them with administrative responsibilities

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This initiative of the Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) will not only provide financial security to the three women cricketers but also entrust them with administrative responsibilities

Earlier in November, the three athletes were felicitated at Rail Bhawan by Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw

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Earlier in November, the three athletes were felicitated at Rail Bhawan by Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Indian Women's cricket team on November 2 put up a brilliant display to win their maiden World Cup title, beating South Africa by 52 runs in a keenly contested summit clash at Navi Mumbai

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The Indian Women's cricket team on November 2 put up a brilliant display to win their maiden World Cup title, beating South Africa by 52 runs in a keenly contested summit clash at Navi Mumbai

India’s young opening batter Shafali Verma, 21, delivered a fine half-century alongside opening partner Smriti Mandhana, as India posted an impressive 298-7. In reply, South Africa were bowled out for 246 in 45.3 overs, with Deepti Sharma excelling with 5-39, assuring India lifts the World Cup

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India’s young opening batter Shafali Verma, 21, delivered a fine half-century alongside opening partner Smriti Mandhana, as India posted an impressive 298-7. In reply, South Africa were bowled out for 246 in 45.3 overs, with Deepti Sharma excelling with 5-39, assuring India lifts the World Cup

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