After being pulled out of the squad, India’s top batter, Jemimah Rodrigues, claimed that chatting with Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant helped her develop confidence. Rodrigues had an outstanding comeback performance when he returned to the international stage. She had not competed in an international match since October 2021, when the Indian team was in Australia competing in a variety of formats for a series, before her match against Sri Lanka in the inaugural Twenty20 International.
Rodrigues was at the height of her game during England’s one-of-a-kind franchise game, The Hundred, which she played for the Northern Superchargers. She was one of the top scorers in the competition. After that, she went on to demonstrate her prowess by playing for the Melbourne Renegades in the Women’s Big Bash League. Even after such outstanding achievements, she was not selected for the Indian team to compete in the ICC Women’s World Cup, which cast doubt on her ability to play for the Indian national team again.
What did Jemimah Rodrigues say about his conversation with Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant?
In the first Twenty20 International encounter that took place on Thursday, June 23, at Dambulla, against Sri Lanka, Rodrigues made a spectacular return to the setup. She maintained her composure and produced an undefeated 36 off of 27 balls, leading her side to a respectable total as the other Indian batters struggled to put up significant scores.
“The time since my previous trip to Sri Lanka has not been without its challenges; it has been full of highs and lows. I have talked to Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant. They told me these moments will define my career. They encouraged me to face the situation head-on and make progress in my career. I am honoured to have talked to each and every one of you,” she said at the post-match presentation.
