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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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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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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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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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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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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