Melbourne Stars on Tuesday announced the signing of India batter Jemimah Rodrigues for the eighth season of Women's Big Bash League (WBBL). The 22-year-old represented Stars' cross-town rival Melbourne Renegades last season, scoring 333 runs at a strike rate of over 116. "I am super excited to be a part of the Stars family," Jemimah said in a statement.

?? Our first ever Indian player.

Welcome to the #StarsFamily, @JemiRodrigues!

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— Melbourne Stars (@StarsBBL) September 6, 2022