Jemimah Rodrigues, the youngster played her first Kia Super League earlier this year and scored a stunning century as well. At the age of 19, she has made headlines. She had played for Yorkshire Diamonds in the Women’s Super League in England and the experience made her stronger.

“Travelling alone to England and then staying there and then staying there for the Women’s Cricket Super League was a life-changing experience. I had to plan my practice sessions on my own, and I also did my own laundry and cooked my own food,” she told Bombay Times. “It wasn’t easy, but at the end of it I emerged as a stronger person.”

Unless I am wearing the team India T-shirt, not many people recognize me instantly even now. But things are now changing and the following for women’s cricket has grown immensely. Another great development is that women’s T20 cricket has been made a part of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. And winning medals at a global event like CWG will be an unbelievable feeling. We really want to make it happen,” she told.

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“I am someone who can’t sit quietly in the dressing room, and we have a lot of fun. And the seniors in the team have always been very approachable. I love dancing whenever I want to celebrate, and playing the guitar is my biggest stress-buster,” she said.

The Indian team will next play against West Indies which will begin with an ODI series from November 1.