Jemimah Rodrigues has officially returned to competitive cricket after a three-month hiatus, joining the Mumbai squad in Pune for the ongoing Senior Women’s T20 Elite domestic tournament. The 26-year-old announced her recovery on Instagram, declaring her hamstring “fit” after an extensive rehabilitation period. This timely return allows her to feature in Mumbai’s remaining matches, providing immediate match sharpness before India’s upcoming international commitments.
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Rodrigues sustained a high-grade tear in her right hamstring while playing for Southern Brave against Welsh Fire in The Hundred earlier this year. The injury, confirmed by scans at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, ruled her out of significant tournaments, including the Women’s T20 Asia Cup in the UAE, the Asian Games in Japan, and India’s recent white-ball series against Zimbabwe. Her absence left a notable gap in India’s top-order batting lineup during a critical period of the international calendar.
The timing of her return is particularly significant as it coincides with the first anniversary of her historic unbeaten 127 against Australia in the ODI World Cup semifinal at the DY Patil Stadium. With India’s multi-format tour of South Africa scheduled for December, Rodrigues’ fitness clearance is a major boost for the national team. Her experience and recent form in domestic T20s will be vital as the Indian women’s team aims to maintain momentum heading into the summer.
Source: Yahoo Sports
