Jemimah Rodrigues, the sensational Mumbai girl who has been consistently in limelight due to her performance for the Indian side reveals that playing in KIA super league has helped her emerge as a better player as well as a stronger individual. Jemimah enjoyed an astonishing run in the competition, scoring over 400 runs at an average close to 58.
The 19-year-old has already been featured in 42 international games for the country in a short period of time making her debut in February 2018. She is an all-rounder in the Mumbai women’s cricket team and is also in Under-17 Maharashtra hockey team. In June 2018, she was awarded the Jagmohan Dalmiya Award For Best Domestic Junior Women’s Cricketer by BCCI.
Picked by Yorkshire Diamonds in KIA super league, performing stunningly she made 401 runs for the team in just 10 innings proving as the right choice by selectors.
“Travelling alone to England and then staying there and then staying there for the Women’s Cricket Super League was a life-changing experience,” Rodrigues told Bombay Times, reported News18. “I had to plan my practise sessions on my own, and I also did my own laundry and cooked my own food. It wasn’t easy, but at the end of it I emerged as a stronger person,” she said, recalling her time during the league.
Adding to the conversation regarding the progress of women’s cricket in India and the sides future goals she said-
“Unless I am wearing the team India T-shirt, not many people recognize me instantly even now. But things are now changing and the following for women’s cricket has grown immensely. Another great development is that women’s T20 cricket has been made a part of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. And winning medals at a global event like CWG will be an unbelievable feeling. We really want to make it happen.”
Jemimah is the life of the place and one of the most likable figures amongst her teammates off the field, often known for her energy and charisma. The opener revealed that she is someone who loves to have fun off the field.
“I am someone who can’t sit quietly in the dressing room, and we have a lot of fun. And the seniors in the team have always been very approachable. I love dancing whenever I want to celebrate, and playing the guitar is my biggest stress-buster,” she said as she signed off.
Sources: Sportscafe, Wikipedia
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