Jemimah Rodrigues shed light on the importance of team bonding and how the players are feeding off each other's energy
Jemimah Rodrigues (Pic: AFP)
Star Indian batter Jemimah Rodrigues shed light on the importance of not letting the 'outside noise' get to the Indian team as they face off against different teams in the ongoing Women's World Cup 2025. In a cricket-loving country like India, it is natural for fans to have high expectations, but Jemimah claimed that the team is not looking to let the noise affect them as a unit.
The youngster shed light on the importance of team bonding and how the players are feeding off each other's energy. She feels the bonding and the way the teammates are gelling with each other will only strengthen India's chances of lifting the prize. Here's what she was quoted as saying by PTI on JioStar:
"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. 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."
Jemimah Rodrigues highlighted the role of the seniors in the Indian team and added:
"When I first entered the team, Mithali di and Jhulan di were our 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. We 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 (Sunday)."
Former Indian legendary captain Mithali Raj hailed pacer Kranti Gaud for her brilliant exploits in the Women's World Cup game against Pakistan. She bagged figures of 3/20 and ensured India won the game by 88 runs. Here's what Mithali said about the youngster on JioStar:
"Kranti Gaud's experience at the international level is still limited, since she only made her debut this year, but what's truly impressive is how quickly she learns and adapts. She's putting in the hard yards and adjusting well to different conditions, whether it's in England, where she took six wickets, or in Sri Lanka, or even here, in Guwahati. She knows her strengths and immediately settles into the right line and length. You can see she doesn't need the usual warm-up. From the very first delivery, she's spot on with her lengths and intent."
(With PTI Inputs)
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