Jemimah Rodrigues says World Cup pitches in Guwahati and Colombo have tested batters

India batter Jemimah Rodrigues said the pitches in Guwahati and Colombo have been challenging for batters in the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup. She praised team unity, highlighted Richa Ghosh’s finishing, and paid tribute to senior players who shaped women’s cricket in India.

Hyderabad: India star batter Jemimah Rodrigues said both the venues (Guwahati and Colombo) for the first two matches of the on-gong ICC Women’s World Cup had been slightly challenging for the batters, especially in Colombo because the pitch had been under covers and the ball was gripping a bit early on.

In a chat with JioHotstar, Jemimah said the spinners bowled really well against Pakistan and so they knew they had to adapt, take the game deep, and build partnerships. “Everyone contributed, and towards the end, Richa’s fireworks helped us reach a winning total,” she said.

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“We try to take it one day at a time and stay in the present. Even in our group conversations, we focus on building our own bubble because we know how much noise surrounds a World Cup,” Jemimah said.

“Whether we do well or face challenges, we want to keep all that outside and create our own energy. Everyone in this team genuinely looks out for each other and celebrates each other’s success. That comes so naturally and really strengthens our bond,” she said.

On the journey of women’s cricket in India, the star player said when she first entered the team Mithali di and Jhulan di were their seniors. “And, to now see the transition with Harman di and Smriti leading together is really special. They’ve created an environment where everyone wants to give their all for the team,” she said.

“We also want to win it for those who paved the way, for Mithali di, Jhulan di (Jhulan Goswami), Neetu ma’am (Neetu David), and all those who helped bring women’s cricket to where it is today,” Jemimah said.