Cricket Queens’ Victory Lap: Rawal, Thakur & Rana Meet Railways Minister in Inspiring Ceremony

In a celebratory meeting held at Rail Bhawan, New Delhi, India’s ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 heroes—Pratika Rawal, Renuka Singh Thakur, and Sneh Rana—met Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw. The trio played pivotal roles in India’s maiden Women’s World Cup victory, representing every facet of the game—batting, bowling, and all-round excellence.

All three players are proud employees of Indian Railways, an institution renowned for nurturing world-class sporting talent with stable employment and excellent training infrastructure. Rawal, a Delhi-based opening batter representing Northern Railway, showcased remarkable resilience despite an early injury. Renuka Singh Thakur, a key wicket-taker, represents Northern Railway’s Ambala Division, while Sneh Rana, an all-rounder, belongs to the Moradabad Division.

The Union Minister congratulated the champions on their outstanding contributions and highlighted Indian Railways’ crucial role in supporting athletes from all backgrounds. The players shared their inspiring journeys and on-field experiences, offering insights into India’s growing stature in women’s cricket on the global stage.

Key Highlights:

Celebratory meeting at Rail Bhawan with Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

Key players: Pratika Rawal (opening batter), Renuka Singh Thakur (medium-fast bowler), Sneh Rana (all-rounder).

All athletes employees of Indian Railways representing different divisions.

Railways provides job security, world-class training, and career support to sportspersons.

Players shared inspiring stories of resilience, skill, and team spirit from World Cup.

Minister praised Indian Railways’ legacy in fostering elite sports talent nationally.

The victory marks a historic milestone for Indian women’s cricket.

Sources: Press Information Bureau, Ashwini Vaishnaw’s official tweets, Indian Railways, PIB