Legendary Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar lived up to a heartfelt promise he had made to Jemimah Rodrigues, delivering a memorable moment that perfectly captured the emotion of India’s historic ICC Women’s World Cup triumph. True to his word, Gavaskar surprised the 25-year-old with a special sing-along and a unique gift—a custom-made guitar shaped like a cricket bat—to honour her match-winning contributions to India’s title-winning campaign.
The promise stemmed from Rodrigues’ love for music, something she speaks about as passionately as her batting. Gavaskar had earlier vowed to join her for a song if India went on to lift the World Cup, and he ensured the celebration was as personal as it was meaningful. The gesture quickly went viral, resonating with fans who admired the mutual respect between two generations of Indian cricket.
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Rodrigues’ impact during the tournament was immense. Her unbeaten 127 against Australia in the semifinal stood out as one of the finest knocks in Women’s World Cup history.
Legendary former India captain Sunil Gavaskar created a memorable moment for India women’s cricket star Jemimah Rodrigues by surprising her with a customised guitar shaped like a cricket bat, finally fulfilling a promise he had made earlier.
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Chasing a daunting target of 339 on home soil, Rodrigues showed composure, flair and fearless intent to guide India into the final, setting the tone for what would become a landmark title run.
India carried that momentum into the final against South Africa, producing a dominant all-round display to clinch their maiden Women’s World Cup title with a convincing 52-run victory. The win marked a defining chapter for women’s cricket in the country.
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Looking ahead, Rodrigues will now shift focus to franchise cricket, where she is set to lead Delhi Capitals in the 2026 Women’s Premier League. Having finished runners-up in all three previous editions, DC will once again chase a long-awaited maiden title—hoping that, this time, persistence finally pays off.
