Indian Railways promotes World Cup-winning cricketers Pratika Rawal, Sneh Rana and Renuka Singh Thakur

December 2, 2025 10:42 AM

Indian Railways promotes World Cup-winning cricketers Pratika Rawal, Sneh Rana and Renuka Singh Thakur

Indian Railways has promoted three members of India’s 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup-winning team - Pratika Rawal, Sneh Rana and Renuka Singh Thakur - to the rank of Officer on Special Duty (Sports). The out-of-turn promotions elevate them to Group ‘B’ Gazetted Officer posts in Level-8 of the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix. The Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) said that the decision will give the players greater financial security and place them in administrative roles within the Railwa...

ICC Women’s World Cup: All-round Deepti, Sneh, Amanjot help India outsmart Sri Lanka in opener

October 1, 2025 9:58 AM

ICC Women’s World Cup: All-round Deepti, Sneh, Amanjot help India outsmart Sri Lanka in opener

All-round performances from Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana and Amanjot Kaur powered India to a 59-run victory (DLS method) over co-hosts Sri Lanka in the opening match of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Deepti Sharma became the first Indian bowler to score a fifty and take a three-wicket haul in a World Cup match. Alongside Amanjot, she staged a rescue act that turned the tide for the hosts. India, reeling at 124/6, recovered through a superb 103-run stan...

Fifties from Nilakshi de Silva, Harshitha Madavi power Sri Lanka Women to thrilling 3-wicket win over India

May 5, 2025 12:09 PM

Fifties from Nilakshi de Silva, Harshitha Madavi power Sri Lanka Women to thrilling 3-wicket win over India

Brilliant half-centuries from Nilakshi de Silva and Harshitha Madavi propelled Sri Lanka Women to a thrilling three-wicket victory over India Women in the fourth match of the ongoing ODI tri-series at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. Chasing a challenging target of 276, the hosts crossed the finish line in the final over, finishing at 278/7 in 49.1 overs. Nilakshi de Silva smashed a quickfire 56 off just 33 balls, while Harshitha Madavi anchored the innings with a composed 53 from...

India clinch thriller against South Africa, top Points Table in women’s Tri-Nation series

April 29, 2025 6:22 PM

India clinch thriller against South Africa, top Points Table in women’s Tri-Nation series

In the second match of the Women’s Tri-Nation Tournament, India edged out South Africa in a nail-biting contest, securing a 15-run victory. With this win, Team India leads the points table with four points, having won both of their matches against hosts Sri Lanka and now South Africa. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur continued her good run with the coin, just like in the opening match. This time, however, she chose to set a target rather than chase. ...

WPL 2025 league stage ends in thrilling upset as RCB Stuns Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals secure final spot

March 12, 2025 10:18 AM

WPL 2025 league stage ends in thrilling upset as RCB Stuns Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals secure final spot

The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 will be remembered for its fierce competition and unpredictability, and the final league match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Tuesday night was no exception. In a dramatic turn of events, fourth-placed RCB defeated second-placed Mumbai Indians (MI), dashing MI's hopes of direct qualification to the final. With this result, Delhi Capitals secured their spot in the final, set for Saturday, March 15. Meanwhile, MI will face Guja...