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Jemimah Rodrigues jokes about entering Australia after semi-final heroics knocked Aussies out of World Cup

Jemimah Rodrigues jokes about entering Australia after semi-final heroics knocked Aussies out of World Cup

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India’s batting star Jemimah Rodrigues delivered a moment of humour during her Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) appearance on Sunday, joking that she wasn’t sure if Australia would even allow her to enter the country following her heroics in the Women’s World Cup semi-final. Jemimah had produced one of the greatest innings in Indian women’s cricket history, scoring an unbeaten 127 to power India past Australia in a record chase of 339 runs. Her composed knock at No. 3, alongside captain Harmanpreet Kaur, ended Australia’s dominance in the tournament and sent the seven-time champions crashing out, their first World Cup elimination since 2017. Making her first appearance of the WBBL season for Brisbane Heat, Jemimah lightened the mood during a live broadcast. “I was not sure if Australia would allow me to cross the border after the semi-finals,” she said with a laugh. Rodrigues reflects on India’s win and the rise of women’s cricket The 25-year-old batter was quick to acknowledge the warmth she received from Australian fans and players. “Everyone’s been so warm and …

Ivan Rodrigues on advice to his daughter: ‘I only told Jemimah one thing – attitude. Your attitude is important. Why is Dhoni Sir a legend?’ | Cricket News

Ivan Rodrigues on advice to his daughter: ‘I only told Jemimah one thing – attitude. Your attitude is important. Why is Dhoni Sir a legend?’ | Cricket News

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Hero of India’s famous win against Australia in the semifinals was Jemimah Rodrigues her with her knock of 127. But ahead of the final, her father Ivan did make sure, after the herculean task her daughter and the Indian side pulled off, she was in the right mindset and gave the example of MS Dhoni’s attitude and will power. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO “I only told Jemimah one thing – attitude. Your attitude is important. Why is Dhoni Sir a legend? Attitude. His calmness, his willpower, and his application on the ground to take the right decision and take the game deep. India went to the next level when Dhoni Sir came. I gave an example of the India-Pakistan match (2007 World T20 Final). Who did he give the last over to? Joginder Sharma. We thought Harbhajan had overs left. The attitude and approach that he has, if you have that, you can win any tournament,” said her father Ivan, speaking to India Today. “I will be very vulnerable here because someone who is watching …

‘Our future is bright’: Jemimah Rodrigues keeps her promise, reveals India’s team song after ODI World Cup final win over South Africa | Cricket News

‘Our future is bright’: Jemimah Rodrigues keeps her promise, reveals India’s team song after ODI World Cup final win over South Africa | Cricket News

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The Harmanpreet Kaur-led India created history on Sunday, beating South Africa by 52 runs to win their maiden ODI World Cup title at the D.Y.Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. After winning the women’s ODI World Cup final on Sunday, batter Jemimah Rodrigues kept the promise made four years ago about revealing the team song the day the team won the quadrennial event. In a BCCi video released post the victory, the batter could be seen leading the way to sing for the team and was joined by the rest of her teammates, as well as the support staff members. “We decided almost four years ago that we would only reveal our team song when we win the World Cup. And tonight is the night,” Rodrigues said in the video, before the team got together for the rendition: Story continues below this ad “Team India, Team India,Karde sabki hawa tight,Team India is here to fight.Koi na leta humko light,Our future is bright.Chand pe chalenge, sath me uthenge,Hum hai Team India, hum sath me jitenge.Na lega koi …

Women’s World Cup 2025 2nd Semi-Final Today Match Live Scorecard

Women’s World Cup 2025 2nd Semi-Final Today Match Live Scorecard

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India Women vs Australia Women Live Cricket Score Updates: A century for ages by Jemimah Rodrigues led the India women’s team to a historic five-wicket win at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Thursday over Australia, as they qualify for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final. Earlier, Pheobe Litchfield’s fiery ton alongside blazing half-centuries from Ellyse Perry and Ash Gardner powered Australia to a mammoth 338 in 49.5 overs and set India the highest-ever target in the World Cup knockout match. Coming into the crucial clash, Australia were unbeaten in the tournament, and the only game they did not win was against Sri Lanka, which ended as a no result due to rain. India, on the other hand, has finished in fourth place in the group stage after facing defeats to South Africa, Australia, and England. Story continues below this ad The winner of the clash between India and Australia will face South Africa in the final on Sunday, who have thumped England in the first semifinal on Wednesday. India’s previous …

How Hayley Matthews-led WI missed out on WC berth by barest of margins

How Hayley Matthews-led WI missed out on WC berth by barest of margins

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How many times will you see a batter break down in tears after hitting a six to win a match, reaching 168 in 10.5 overs in a One Day International, no less? Stafanie Taylor, a former T20 World Cup-winning captain for West Indies, timed a lofted straight drive so well off Phannita Maya that it cleared the fielder at long-on and went for six. The match was over. West Indies had overhauled the target. But as Taylor turned toward the West Indies dugout, arms spread out, it began to sink in. Captain Hayley Matthews, among others, had her hands on her head. She slowly started walking out in tears. Taylor sank to her knees, sobbing. A win with 235 balls to spare, but it wasn’t enough, under the most bizarre of circumstances. Before the emotions came the math. Thailand had posted 166 after batting first at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. West Indies had to chase 167 in 10.1 overs. But given how Net Run Rate calculations work, they also had the option of hitting …