Jemima Rodriguez is an Indian cricketer who is an all-rounder for the Mumbai women’s cricket team. She is also part of the Indian women’s cricket team. Jemima started playing cricket at a very young age and she played her first match at the age of thirteen when she was selected for the Maharashtra under-19 cricket team.
Wiki/Biography
Jemima Rodriguez was born on Tuesday, September 5, 2000 (age 22; as of 2022) in Bhandup, Mumbai. Her zodiac sign is Virgo. He completed his schooling from St. Joseph’s Convent High School, Mumbai and then studied at Rizvi College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mumbai. Jemima Rodrigues loved to play cricket and hockey since childhood. Jemima scored 202 runs in 163 balls against Saurashtra in Aurangabad in November 2017. She became the second woman to score a double century in 50+ cricket matches, the first being Smriti Mandana.
Jemima Rodriguez after training
Physical appearance
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
Career
Jemima Rodrigues has been selected for the state under-19 cricket team where she played for Maharashtra. After playing for the state, Jemima was selected in the Indian squad for the three-match ODI series against South Africa in 2018. She made her debut in women’s Twenty20 international cricket for the Indian women’s team against South Africa in February 2018. In October 2018, she became part of India’s Women’s T201 Women’s World Cup in the ICC Women’s World Cup. After the tournament, the International Cricket Council (ICC) named him the team’s outstanding player. In October 2018, Rodriguez signed with a sports marketing company called Baseline Ventures to pursue his commercial interests. In January 2020, Jemima was included in the Indian squad for the 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
Jemima Rodriguez during the match
In February 2023, in the first WPL auction, Delhi Capitals bought him for Rs 2.2 crore.
family and caste
Jemima Rodriguez was born into a Christian family. His father, Ivan Rodriguez, is his coach and has been teaching him since childhood. His mother’s name is Lavita Rodriguez and he has two brothers, Enoch Rodriguez and Eli Rodriguez.
(L to R) Enoch Rodriguez (brother), Eli Rodriguez (brother), Lavita Rodriguez (mother), Ivan Rodriguez (father) and Jemima Rodriguez
Facts/Trivia
- Jemima enjoyed playing hockey and cricket at school and before becoming a member of the state cricket team, she was selected for the Maharashtra under-17 and under-19 hockey teams. Her father allowed her to choose one sport and Jemima chose cricket.
Jemima Rodriguez after a U19 hockey match
- Prior to her double century, Jemima had scored 178 runs off 142 balls in a match against Gujarat during the Under-19 tournament.
- In her free time, Jemima likes to play the guitar and sing songs. He often posts videos on his Instagram where he sings and plays the guitar.
- Jemima is known for her presence on social media and in one incident Jemima gave a witty reply to a Twitter user when he asked her if she was seeing anyone.
After this match? I definitely see a bright future for women’s cricket!#WIPL #Women’s Cricket #ipl #WomensT20 challenge https://t.co/JVQ9P80UFT
– Jemima Rodriguez (@JemiRodrigues) May 11, 2019
- Jemima played with Yorkshire Diamonds in Leeds, Yorkshire during the Kia Super League. During the league, he scored 401 runs and became the second highest run-scorer after Daniel Wyatt. He also scored a century against Southern Vipers in 51 balls, making it the fastest century in the league.
- Jemima has a dog named Theo. The dog belongs to the boxer breed. Jemima is often seen playing with him on social media. A video of him playing hockey with his dog has gone viral on social media and shows his skills in hockey as well.
a few #Hockey A day off with Theo, the coolest guy in town! 🐶 #He let the dogs out #holiday pic.twitter.com/YQm7L42Cr1
– Jemima Rodriguez (@JemiRodrigues) May 18, 2019
Categories: Cricket
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