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  • Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma amongst nominees for Women’s Player of Month award in October

    The ICC, on Thursday, November 3, named the nominees for the Women’s Player of the Month in October. The apex board picked Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma and Nida Dar.

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 3, 2022 23:31 IST

    Rodrigues, Deepti amongst nominees for Women’s Player of Month award in October. Courtesy: Reuters

    By India Today Web Desk: The International Cricket Council (ICC), on Thursday, November 3, named India’s Jemimah Rodrigues and Deepti Sharma and Pakistan’s Nida Dar because the nominees for Women’s Player of the Month award in October.

    Deepti was excellent within the Women’s Asia Cup the place she turned the Player of the Tournament. The right-arm spinner picked up 13 wickets at a median of seven.69 with two three-wicket hauls to indicate for her efforts.

    Deepti additionally performed an important 64-run knock in India’s match in opposition to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), serving to her crew safe an enormous win.

    Jemimah was India’s standout batter within the Asia Cup with out a shred of a doubt. The right-handed batter racked up 217 runs at a median of 54.25 with knocks of 78 and 75* in opposition to Sri Lanka and the UAE.

    The girl prodigy gained the Player of the Match awards in each cases, as Harmanpreet’s Kaur India got here up trumps.

    The 22-year-old Rodrigues additionally performed an important position for the Women in Blue within the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. She is at the moment plying her commerce for the Melbourne Stars within the 2022-23 version of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL).

    In three innings, the 22-year-old teenager has scored solely 16 runs at a median of 5.33 with a high rating of eight.

    As far as Dar is worried, she has been a fulcrum of the Pakistan Women’s crew for over a decade. In the Asia Cup, she scored 145 runs from six matches at a median of 72.50.

    Moreover, she picked up eight wickets at a median of 14.87. She scored 56 in opposition to India and picked up two wickets, serving to Pakistan win.

    Edited By:

    sabyasachi chowdhury

    Published On:

    Nov 3, 2022

  • India romp to seventh Women’s Asia Cup title with simple win over Sri Lanka Sylhet

    India maintained their dominance within the Women’s Asia Cup with an eight-wicket demolition of a self-destructing Sri Lanka within the remaining right here on Saturday for his or her seventh title in eight editions.

    Sri Lanka, who have been taking part in their first event remaining in 14 years, imploded after opting to bat on a sluggish and turning pitch. They might solely handle 65 for 9 which India knocked off in 8.3 overs. Smriti Mandhana struck a chic 51 not out off 25 balls.

    It was a procession after Sri Lankan skipper Chamari Athapaththu bought run out within the third over following a combination up with Anushka Sanjeewani who too bought run out six balls later.

    Renuka, who has been in prime kind for the reason that Commonwealth Games in August, despatched again Hasini Perera on the very first ball she confronted. The left-hander checked her shot solely to be caught at cowl, leaving Sri Lanka at 9 for 4.

    The Sri Lankans have been in dire want of a partnership however Kavisha Dilhari’s fall made it 16 for 5 as she was bowled whereas making an attempt to play an incoming supply from Renuka throughout the road.

    Rajeshwari Gayakwad bought her first wicket after Nilakshi de Silva performed on to her stumps whereas making an attempt to chop a ball near her physique. At 32 for eight, being bowled out for a sub-50 whole was very a lot on the playing cards, however Ranaweera saved them from that ignominy with an unbeaten 18 off 22 balls.

    The Indians bowled with self-discipline however poor shot choice contributed extra to Sri Lanka’s steep slide. After a memorable win over Pakistan within the semifinals, it appeared the event bought the higher of Sri Lanka.

    India misplaced Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues cheaply within the run chase. However, each the batters did properly within the event, with Shafali getting again to kind and Jemimah making a profitable comeback from damage.

    The elegant Mandhana performed some beautiful strokes on option to finishing the formality alongside skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (11 not out off 14). Smriti’s effort included three sixes and 6 boundaries. Fittingly, she sealed the win with a most off Oshadi Ranasinghe.

    The win is a shot within the arm for India’s preparations for the T20 World Cup subsequent 12 months. They have been in a position to check gamers for various roles in the course of the competitors, although that additionally contributed to their solely loss within the event, towards Pakistan within the league stage.

    The Indians took a lap of the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium and, in a tremendous gesture, bought clicked with the complete groundstaff after their triumph, which was witnessed by a sizeable turnout.

  • Women’s Asia Cup: Happy to see Jemimah Rodrigues play nicely after return from harm, says Harmanpreet Kaur

    Women’s Asia Cup 2022: On her return from an harm lay-off, Jemimah Rodrigues posted her highest T20I rating as India defeated Sri Lanka by 41 runs of their opening match of the event in Sylhet on Saturday.

    Jemimah Rodrigues appeared in tremendous contact in India’s win over Sri Lanka in Asia Cup 2022 (AFP Photo)

    HIGHLIGHTSJemimah Rodrigues posted her highest-ever T20I ratingThe star batter hit 11 boundaries and a six for her 53-ball 76India defeated Sri Lanka by 41 runs on Saturday

    Captain Harmanpreet Kaur expressed delight for Harmanpreet Kaur’s return to type of their opening match of the Women’s Asia Cup 2022 towards Sri Lanka in Sylhet Outer Cricket Stadium on Saturday, October 1. The star batter returned to type on her comeback from an harm that had saved her out of aggressive motion for a few months.

    Jemimah Rodrigues hit 53-ball 76, her highest T20I rating to assist India seal a 41-run win over Sri Lanka and start their Asia Cup 2022 marketing campaign in model. India acquired off to a shaky begin as they misplaced their in-form openers Smriti Mandhana (6) and Shafali Verma (10) within the powerplay.

    However, Jemimah and captain Harmanpreet Kaur stitched a 92-run stand for the third wicket that propelled India in the direction of a more-than-competitive whole. India managed simply 35 runs within the final 4 overs however Harmanpreet and Jemimah’s partnership did the job for them.

    Jemimah hit 11 boundaries and a six for her 76 as he appeared as fluent as she had been earlier than her harm break. The younger batter was dominated out of India’s limited-overs collection in England as a result of a hand harm she had picked up after the Commonwealth Games marketing campaign.

    “After losing two wickets when I went to bat, Jemi played well and we strung a good partnership. She worked well in the NCA and were happy to see her play well. I do feel we were short by 10-20 runs. If Jemi and I continued, we could have closed in on 200. But this is a learning process,” captain Harmanpreet Kaur stated.

    WAS EAGER TO PLAY

    Jemimah has been in tremendous type for India in limited-overs cricket ever since her return following the World Cup snub. The younger batter stated she was eager on regaining full health after selecting up the hand harm and that she had labored laborious on the National Cricket Academy over the previous couple of weeks.

    “I was eager to play, after not touching the bat for six weeks. But my parents, coaches and the staff helped me to recover, so thanks to them. I would like to thank Mumbai where it’s hot, so I got acclimatised to it. I had plans and had prepared well to play on slow, turning tracks which helped to express myself today,” Jemimah stated.

    The star batter additionally stated that India will look to maintain enhancing and take confidence from the opening day’s win. The former champions will tackle Malaysia of their subsequent group stage match on Monday earlier than taking up the UAE on Tuesday.

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  • Jemimah Rodrigues pens heartwarming message for Jhulan Goswami: You all the time impressed me and led by instance

    Jemimah Rodrigues has penned a heartfelt message to veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami on Instagram and thanked her for contributions to girls’s cricket. Goswami retired from the sport on Saturday after India’s sequence win over England.

    Goswami retires from the game as a real legend (Courtesy: Reuters)

    HIGHLIGHTSJhulan Goswami retired from the sport as one of many legends of the gameGoswami had 255 wickets to her identify in ODIsRodrigues thanked the veteran for her contributions to the game

    India’s Jemimah Rodrigues has penned an emotional and heartfelt message to Jhulan Goswami after the veteran pacer introduced her retirement from the sport after India’s sequence win over England on Saturday.

    Goswami retired as one of many legends of girls’s cricket and top-of-the-line gamers produced by India. In 204 ODI matches, the 39-year-old picked up 255 wickets at a mean of twenty-two.04.

    The likes of Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly have already despatched of their tributes to the pacer and the most recent one is Rodrigues. The Indian batter posted lots of photos and movies of their time collectively throughout excursions and in addition penned a heartfelt message on Instagram.

    Rodrigues thanked Goswami for uplifting her and exhibiting her the best way to be a superb senior participant and mentioned that she would miss their time collectively within the dressing room. She concluded by saying that she can be honoured to inform everybody that she shared the dressing room with the legend.

    “Dear Jhulu di, I know you must have gotten a million messages, but I just want you to know that I’ve always looked up to you (not just because you’re way taller than me) but in so many aspects. You always inspired me and led by example how to be a good senior. And also I don’t think there’s anyone who can match your commitment, dedication and passion towards the game.
    I’m definitely going to miss the dance sessions, chai parties, dinners, UNO games but more than anything else I’m going to miss seeing you playing with us in the India Blues! I’m glad that I can tell everyone that I shared the dressing room with the legend, JHULAN GOSWAMI Thank you for everything you’ve done for Women’s Cricket! Wishing you the best of everything! Loads of love Big J didi,” mentioned Rodrigues on Instagram.

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  • The Hundred: India batter Jemimah Rodrigues dominated out of match as a consequence of damage

    The Hundred: Jemimah Rodrigues performed 2 matches for the Northern Superchargers within the ongoing season of The Hundred in England.

    Jemimah Rodrigues’s The Hundred season lower brief as a consequence of damage (AP Photo)

    HIGHLIGHTSJemimah will take no additional half within the 2nd version of The HundredThe India batter might be changed by Gaby Lewis of IrelandJemimah was the 2nd-highest run-getter in The Hundred in 2021

    India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been dominated out of The Hundred competitors in England as a consequence of an damage, the organisers stated on Friday, August 19. Jemimah performed 2 matches for Northern Superchargers within the ongoing season however her marketing campaign within the 100-ball match has come to an early finish.

    Jemimah Rodrigues was in high-quality kind, hitting a 32-ball 51 within the Northern Superchargers’ season-opener on August 11. However, Jemimah’s sensible fifty on the high was not sufficient for the Norther Superchargers in opposition to Oval Invincibles. Jemimah final performed for the Superchargers on August 14.

    “Northern Superchargers batter Jemimah Rodrigues has unfortunately been forced to end her season in The Hundred due to injury,” The Hundred stated in an announcement.

    Republic of Ireland worldwide Gaby Lewis has been named as Jemimah’s substitute for the Superchargers.

    Jemimah was in high-quality kind for India on the Commonwealth Games, scoring 146, together with a fifty in 5 matches in Birmingham. India misplaced to Australia within the ultimate and completed with a silver medal in girls’s cricket debut on the CWG.

    Jemimah was the second-highest scorer within the inaugural version of The Hundred, scoring 249 runs in 7 matches.

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  • I don’t should be Harman or Smriti, glad being personal self: Jemimah Rodrigues

    Jemimah Rodrigues is aware of her strengths effectively and finds no cause to vary her pure sport so as to ape power-hitters like skipper Harmanpreet Kaur or elegant timers of Smriti Mandhana’s ilk.

    Jemimah performed an essential function in India’s thumping 100-run victory over Barbados with an immensely essential knock of 56 off 46 balls, which was totally different in its building from how Harmanpreet or a Shafali Verma performs.

    “Smriti had told me long back in the IPL [Women’s T20 Challenge] in 2019 that you don’t have to be a Harmanpreet Kaur or a Smriti Mandhana. You have to be a Jemimah Rodrigues. I think I have understood that role and it’s helping me,” Jemimah stated after the match.

    For Jemimah, individuals’s perceptions doesn’t matter a lot.

    “The team has given me a role. If I can play that role, it doesn’t matter how other people look at it. If the dynamics suit our team, we have Shafali, Smriti, Harman, so I just want to play the best role I want to play for the team,” she added.

    She has no qualms in admitting that power-hitting isn’t her forte however she continues to be engaged on that specific skill-set so as to contribute extra within the shortest format of the sport.

    “Definitely, I’ve worked on my power game, but more than that, I’ve understood my game better. I’m not a power-hitter, I’m a placer. I can hit the (gaps for) singles and doubles well; I know how to manoeuvre the field. I think that is my strength,” she stated.

    Jemimah is assured that even with out hitting a good quantity of sixes, she will nonetheless agency up the strike-rate at a good tempo.

    “My game is not very flashy but even without that, I end up with a good strike rate. That is what I have realised I don’t have to be someone else; I have to be Jemimah Rodrigues to score. This is what has helped me,” she went on so as to add.

    She additionally highlighted the equation shared between her and the coach Ramesh Power and the latter’s function in selling her at quantity three, which she believes, is her excellent place to flourish.” Ramesh [Powar] sir had informed me after the final sport to be ready for No. 3,” she stated. “Honestly, once I was getting ready, I used to be prepared for each.

    Even once I was getting ready within the nets, with our side-arm (throwdown) specialist, I used to be ready for each, since you by no means know, the staff can want me anyplace and I must be prepared for that,” Jemimah stated.

    “But definitely, I love No. 3. It’s my position. [I’m] glad I got to play there and contribute to the team, contribute to the plan, and it worked out well for the team,” she added.

    The Mumbai-born cricketer additionally went on so as to add that the alternatives she obtained at The Hundred match for the Northern Superchargers final 12 months has performed a pivotal function in serving to her grasp the English situations and given her ample confidence to carry out on the CWG in Birmingham.

    “The best thing about the ‘Hundred’ was the opportunity to get to play in English conditions, which I wouldn’t have gotten normally,” Jemimah stated. “Any match, even when it’s a home sport, I feel while you go on the market and rating runs, you get confidence. And that’s what occurred to me. I used to be blessed that I obtained to play for the Northern Superchargers.

    “I had a good season there, and I just wanted to continue that because the more I play, the better I do and the more I learn. I just want to apply that whenever I play for India,” she added.

  • Blessed to have spoken to Rohit and Pant after being dropped: Jemimah Rodrigues

    Words of encouragement from Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant lifted Jemimah Rodrigues’ spirit whereas she tackled a troublesome part and labored on her comeback, which started proper after being dropped from the Indian ladies’s staff.

    The chirpy cricketer feels she is blessed to have spoken to the likes of Rohit and Pant. Jemimah, who was not a part of India’s World Cup squad in New Zealand, marked her return to worldwide cricket with an important 27-ball 36 not out to offer India sufficient runs to defend within the first T20 International on Thursday.

    “My journey since the last Sri Lanka tour has not been smooth, it had its ups and downs. I have spoken to Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant, they told me these moments will define your career, they told me not to take it (being dropped from the squad before the World Cup) in a negative way,” Jemimah mentioned on the post-match press convention.

    “They told me I should take up the challenge and move ahead. I am blessed to have spoken to them.” Coming in at quantity 5, Rodrigues didn’t succumb to the strain created by the Sri Lankan bowlers and scored some essential runs, hitting three fours and a six. India posted 138 for six and the visiting bowlers choked the Sri Lankans to safe a convincing 34-run victory.

    “I have understood my game better in the four-five months, I have become calmer, I have changed though my height remains the same,” mentioned Jemimah. “I started preparing right after I was dropped.” Coming into the center at a vital juncture of the innings, Jemimah mentioned she was nervous to begin with.

    “This innings means a lot, I was nervous initially but the late cut boundary helped me a lot in easing things up. I am back in the side after 4-5 months or maybe more than that. I was pumped up.” Asked in regards to the pitch, she mentioned, “I don’t know, it’s extra just like the pitch the place I keep in Mumbai.

    The pitches are comparable, so I’m used to enjoying in these situations. I really like this nation, it’s a very stunning nation. It is a privilege to return right here and the love we’re getting from the board is nice.”

  • Clinical India choke Sri Lanka, take 1-0 lead in T20I collection

    The Indian bowlers choked the Sri Lankan girls’s workforce after Jemimah Rodrigues’s very important knock on return to safe a convincing 34-run victory within the first T20 International on Thursday. Defending a modest 139, left-arm spinner Radha Yadav (2/22) made her presence felt proper after the powerplay by dismissing the dangerous-looking Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu (16) and Harsihtha Madavi (10) in three balls.

    Reduced to 27 for 3 inside seven overs, Sri Lanka by no means managed to get going within the run chase, which was additional derailed by some tight bowling by seamer Deepti Pooja Vastrakar within the center overs en path to a tidy spell of 4-1-13-1. Deepti Sharma gave India a flying begin, dismissing opener Vishmi Gunaratne (0) within the second over. The senior off-spinner was at her miserly finest within the powerplay and returned with figures of 3-1-9-1 to stymie the Sri Lanka’s progress early on.

    Deepti additionally took a surprising catch operating in from deep sq. leg to provide Radha her second wicket of the day.
    Kavisha Dilhari waged a lone battle for the hosts with a combating 49-ball 47 (6×4), however the Indians’ top-class bowling and fielding ensured their workforce emerged simple winners for a 1-0 lead within the three-match collection.

    The hosts wanted 78 runs within the final 5 overs and Kavisha bought going with a flurry of boundaries towards Harmanpreet Kaur and Radha.But it proved inadequate because the Indians choked the house workforce’s run charge whereas denying the Islanders any six of their innings. Shafali Verma compounded Sri Lanka’s distress by dismissing Ama Kanchana (11) within the loss of life overs to depart them tottering at 104 for 5.

    Opting to bat, India misplaced opener Smriti Mandhana (1) within the third over of the sport, the 25-year-old turning into the sufferer of veteran spinner Oshadi Ranasinghe whereas seeking to free her arms. She hit a tossed-up supply straight to Chamari Aththapatu at mid-on. Sabbhineni Meghana was out for a golden duck, despatched again to the dressing room by outdated warhorse Ranasinghe. Losing two wickets early and below strain within the scorching and humid Dambulla, it was left to the duo of Harmanpreet and Shefali Verma to take management of the scenario.

    A well-settled Verma was the following to go, dismissed by Aththapatu on 31 whereas attempting to go for a most. Smart bowling by the Lankans ensured that they quickly bought their greatest breakthrough when Harmanpreet (22) was trapped in entrance of the wicket by spinner Inoka Ranaweera within the eleventh over.

    Ranaweera picked two extra wickets to ship again wicketkeeper batter Richa Ghosh (11) and Pooja Vastrakar (14) to cut back the guests to 106 for six in 17 overs and depart Jemimah with the duty of giving the Indian whole a semblance of respectability.

    Coming in at 5, Rodrigues, who made her comeback to the facet after some time, didn’t succumb to the strain and scored some essential runs, hitting three fours and a six, with Deepti Sharma taking part in the second fiddle with a 17 off 8 balls. The second match of the collection is slated for Saturday.

  • Harmanpreet, Rodrigues to play for Melbourne Renegades in WBBL

    India T20 captain Harmanpreet Kaur and younger batter Jemimah Rodrigues will play for Melbourne Renegades within the upcoming Women’s Big Bash League, the occasion organisers introduced on Wednesday.
    The 32-year-old Harmanpreet had a earlier stint with Sydney Thunder however it will likely be a debut season for the 21-year-old Rodrigues within the WBBL, starting October 14.
    Shafali Verma and Radha Yadav have been signed up by Sydney Sixers.
    “It means a lot (to be back). The WBBL has given me a lot of experience and a great platform where I can perform and execute,” Harmanpreet was quoted as saying on the staff’s web site.
    “Coming again with a brand new staff, the Renegades. I hope this season will likely be actually nice for us. It’s my first season with them and I undoubtedly need to make an influence.
    Rodrigues stated she is coming into into WBBL in good kind.

    We all know what @ImHarmanpreet is able to.
    Huge signing for the @RenegadesWBBL #WBBL07 pic.twitter.com/c78RXVnXBq
    — Weber Women’s Big Bash League (@WBBL) September 29, 2021
    “For me, the main goal over here will be just to pull back and play cricket, play some good cricket and enjoy what I’m doing. I know when I do that and when I’m in that headspace, I’m able to give it my best,” Rodrigues was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au.
    Rodrigues was not a part of the Indian staff that misplaced the ODI sequence 1-2 to hosts Australia however she had a good stint within the latest Hundred sequence the place she scored 249 runs in seven innings for the Northern Superchargers.

    “The objective is no matter occurs, I need to give it my 100 per cent every time I’m on the sphere, and hopefully (we are able to win) the cup for the Renegades.
    “I’m super excited, I’m really looking forward to it and there’s so much that I’m going to learn, I’m sure about that,” she stated.
    Renegades coach Simon Helmot praised Harmanpreet’s expertise. She is presently nursing a thumb harm, which pressured her to overlook India’s ODI engagement with Australia earlier this month.

    One of the brightest younger skills on this planet is sticking round for #WBBL07!
    Full story: https://t.co/tOHvzjdI78 pic.twitter.com/g9oHYHTB7C
    — Weber Women’s Big Bash League (@WBBL) September 29, 2021
    “Harmanpreet’s record at international level over the past decade speaks for itself,” Helmot stated.
    “She’s a match-winner and can take the game away from the opposition in a heartbeat. We also see Harmanpreet being an important addition for our group with her experience and leadership.”
    The coach was impressed with the way in which Rodrigues performed in ‘The Hundred’.

    “Jemimah is an immensely talented young player, who is already making her mark on the world stage at 21,” the coach stated.
    “She was superb recently in The Hundred over in the UK. She’s is a dynamic player who can score quickly and to all parts of the ground.”

  • ‘The Hundred’: Jemimah Rodrigues smashes unbeaten 92 off 43 balls to win it for Superchargers

    Star India batter Jemimah Rodrigues roared again to kind with an outstanding unbeaten 92 off 43 balls to energy Northern Superchargers to a six-wicket victory over Welsh Fire within the fourth match of ‘The Hundred’ right here on Saturday.
    Rodrigues hit an astounding 17 boundaries and a six as Superchargers chased down a goal of 131 in 85 balls after ‘Fire’ posted 131 for 8 in 100 balls on the Headingley.
    The innings positive aspects extra significance as Superchargers have been lowered to 19 for 4 after 18 balls however Rodrigues’ swift counter-attack modified the course of the match in a flash.

    Rodrigues had a lean patch by the house sequence in opposition to South Africa and the just lately concluded restricted overs matches in England as she was dropped from the taking part in XI throughout each sequence.

    Wow wow wow.. simply wow. What a spectacle it was to observe our very personal @JemiRodrigues on music. #NorthernSuperchargersGreat match ⁦@thehundred⁩#TheHundred #JemimahRodrigues 92* off 43 #WTheHundredLadies pic.twitter.com/7MZz1nXFhC
    — Verified weird-ass™ (@weirdodan) July 24, 2021
    On the day, she confirmed her attacking instincts with some delectable strokes all around the wicket as West Indies off-spinner Hayley Matthews was taken for 29 off 15 deliveries together with six boundaries.

    She didn’t spare any of the bowlers as 17 out of the 21 fours that Superchargers hit got here off her blade. Fittingly, she bought the ‘Player of the Match’ award.
    Brief Scores: Welsh Fire 131/8 in 100 balls (Hayley Matthews 30 off 20 balls, LInsey Smith 3/14) misplaced to Northern Superchargers 131/4 in 85 balls (Jemimah Rodrigues 92 not out off 43 balls).