Indian cricket legends Sunil Gavaskar and Jemimah Rodrigues have once again delighted fans with a heartwarming musical collaboration on social media, months after their memorable Women’s ODI World Cup promise became one of the most wholesome moments in Indian cricket. Jemimah recently shared an Instagram reel featuring herself and Gavaskar singing and playing guitar together, bringing back memories of India’s historic 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup triumph.
Their unique bond first caught the public’s attention during India’s semi-final clash against Australia at the DY Patil Stadium. Jemimah Rodrigues played one of the defining knocks of the tournament, smashing an unbeaten 127 to guide India to the highest successful run chase ever recorded in a Women’s World Cup knockout match. The stunning innings helped India book a place in the final and further elevated Jemimah’s reputation as one of the team’s biggest match-winners.
During the tournament, Sunil Gavaskar had jokingly promised Jemimah in an interview with India Today that if India won the World Cup, the two would celebrate with a musical jam session. India eventually defeated South Africa in the final to lift their maiden Women’s ODI World Cup title, and Gavaskar ensured he fulfilled that promise.
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Earlier this year, the former India captain surprised fans by appearing with a specially designed guitar shaped like a cricket bat, quickly nicknamed the “bat-ar” by social media users. The duo then performed the iconic Bollywood song *Yeh Dosti* together in a reel that instantly went viral across platforms.
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Their latest Instagram video appears to have strengthened that connection even further. Jemimah shared an emotional caption alongside the reel, thanking Gavaskar for keeping his promise and calling him a “real legend” for his warmth and support.
The timing of the collaboration is also significant, with India preparing for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. The team enters the tournament with growing confidence after last year’s historic ODI World Cup victory, and Jemimah is expected to remain a key figure in India’s batting lineup.
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India will begin their Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against Pakistan on June 14, with fans hoping Jemimah can once again deliver on the biggest stage.
What started as a light-hearted World Cup conversation has now evolved into one of the most charming off-field stories associated with the rise and popularity of women’s cricket in India.
