Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues, who became ranked world No. Two within the ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings in February 2019, correctly completed a year playing for India. In the last 12 months, the teenager from Bandra made her one-day global (ODI) debut against Australia Women in Vadodara. A year later, her father, Ivan Rodrigues, who also coached her initially, feels that although Jemimah has performed at high-quality heights after gambling for the country, she remains identical.
Jemimah started playing cricket in 6th grade and was also part of the U-17 Maharashtra hockey team. Whenever she is domestic, she receives bread and eggs from the bakery to prepare dinner for her brothers. There’s no trade, but people’s mindset toward her has changed a lot. When she walks on the road, anyone looks back and asks for a selfie together,” he says. the
Remembering the journey, her father stated that Jemimah also had to go through the United States and the downs. Like each player, he feels proud because the 18-year-vintage right-hand batswoman has managed to mark herself within the national group. “People have now commenced recognizing me due to her. Once aft, er I went for a dental checkup, a man waved at me and remarked whether or not I was Jwasimah’s father. Th.t changed into the most precious moment for me and for each father in the international – to get known by the strong word of their youngsters,” he stated.
The whole level of the game and that of thinking changes while you start playing across the world,” he said, talking about his daughter’s entry onto the international scene. “One must have a lion’s mind to play at that level, and the instant Jemimah stepped in that worldwide area, it became the alternate in her mindset, which helped her.” Speaking on her bond with different senior cricketers, her father said, “The seniors have continually supported my baby. Smriti Mandhana hhas been a roommate since the day she stepped into the Indian dressing room. They have constantly been top buddies. Even Jhulan Goswami and Harmanpreet Kaur usually support her.
Before being decided on for the national group, Jemimah had played and practiced numerous instances with former India national under-19 cricket team captain Prithvi Shaw and U-19 crew’s bowler Arjun Tendulkar, as they belonged to the same membership. “For Jemimah and Meo, it was tough initially because while she used to go to practice or playsuits, differences were made, and people doubted if she may want to play or no longer oppose the men. Certain organizers might no longer permit it, but she exceeded all the exams through God’s grace and still proves what women can obtain.
Jemimah’s dad selected her for the U-19 team while becoming the handiest 12-year antique. Her father stated, “Jemimah’s stage turned completely exceptional from the start until she performed for the nation. She does not play or practice with girls but usually plays with boys.” Ivan Rodrigues also appeals to parents to underestimate women’s strength and offer them an equitable remedy like the ones given to boys. “If this happens, no one can prevent them from playing and serving for his or her United States of America and creating a call for themselves,” he stated.
