Jemimah Rodrigues’ father turns into emotional as daughter set to play in WPL: Tears would have rolled down my cheeks

Jemimah Rodrigues is about to play for the Delhi Capitals within the inaugural version of the WPL. The teen just lately performed within the Women’s T20 World Cup.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Mar 4, 2023 20:24 IST

Jemimah Rodrigues’ father turns into emotional as daughter set to play in WPL. Courtesy: Reuters

By India Today Web Desk: Jemimah Rodrigues’ dad and mom, Ivan Rodrigues, and Lavita Rodrigues have been stuffed with delight as their daughter bought set to play within the inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL).

Rodrigues is about to ply her commerce for the Delhi Capitals, captained by Meg Lanning, who just lately led Australia to their sixth Women’s T20 World Cup title.

“Just thankful to god for giving her this moment and you want to cherish it,” Jemimah’s mom stated.

“I don’t know what to express. A little more time and tears would have rolled down my cheeks,” Jemimah’s father was quoted as saying.

Rodrigues registered herself within the WPL public sale at a base worth of INR 50 lakhs, after which the Capitals, Mumbai Indians, and UP Warriors have been engaged in a extreme bidding warfare.

In the top, the Capitals secured the batter’s providers at a worth of INR 2.20 crore.

“We had gone to South Africa to see Jemimah’s matches and we were seeing it live. Hotstar wasn’t there. So I told my friends and brother-in-law down here to put it on zoom so we were tuned on our tab live,” Jemimah’s father stated.

“It was mixed feelings. If you remember when the name was called out, for a few seconds, it was absolutely silent. When it started, I was like ‘oh, it’s happening, it’s happening’,” Jemimah’s mom added.

Jemimah’s mom was additionally amazed by how her daughter performed within the World Cup on South African soil. In 5 matches, Rodrigues scored 129 runs at a median of 32.25 and a strike fee of 135.78.

“We actually as parents have made a point, wherever we could, whether it was a domestic or international match, we tried to be there. But every match is a new match for her, it’s all about what’s going to happen, but it was wonderful watching her in the T20 World Cup. I have never seen her striking the ball so well,” she stated.

Rodrigues scored a match-winning 53 towards Pakistan and helped India beat their arch-rivals. In the semis towards Australia, she scored 43 runs, however her knock went in useless because the Women in Blue misplaced by 5 runs.

Edited By:

sabyasachi chowdhury

Published On:

Mar 4, 2023