**Suryakumar Backs Jemimah Rodrigues to Shine in Women’s World Cup**
*By Gaurav Tripathi | Sep 27, 2025, 03:44 PM*
India’s men’s T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, has expressed strong confidence in Jemimah Rodrigues ahead of the Women’s World Cup 2025. The upcoming tournament will mark Jemimah’s first-ever World Cup appearance since making her ODI debut back in 2018.
Jemimah is scheduled to play her maiden World Cup match against Sri Lanka on September 30 at Guwahati’s Barsapara Stadium.
**Praise for Jemimah’s Resilience**
Jemimah recently bounced back from a viral fever that sidelined her for two matches during the three-match ODI series against Australia. Despite this setback, Suryakumar praised her resilience and positive attitude.
“Even when facing tough situations, she always stays calm and positive with a smile on her face,” he said. “I think for Jemi, the best way to describe her is ‘chhota packet, bada dhamaka’.”
**Confidence in Jemimah’s World Cup Prospects**
Suryakumar expressed his belief that Jemimah will deliver a standout performance at the World Cup.
“Playing in the World Cup is a great opportunity, and I’m confident she’ll deliver,” he stated. The 35-year-old added, “Jemimah brings amazing energy to the ground and her presence is infectious.”
**Learning from Jemimah’s Composure Under Pressure**
Highlighting Jemimah’s ability to perform in high-pressure situations, Suryakumar revealed how the Indian men’s team draws inspiration from her performances.
“We also get to learn a lot from her in big, high-pressure games,” he noted. “She has performed under pressure, and that’s something we want to emulate.”
He encouraged Jemimah to continue doing what she’s been doing and to simply enjoy the moment.
**Strong World Cup Preparations**
Jemimah commenced her World Cup preparations on a promising note by scoring 66 runs off 68 balls, including eight fours, in a warm-up match against England. This game took place on September 27 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground in Bengaluru.
Meanwhile, Suryakumar has faced challenges with the bat during the Asia Cup, accumulating 71 runs in five innings with an average of 23.66 and a strike rate of 107.57.
*Stay tuned as Jemimah takes center stage in the Women’s World Cup.*
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*Watch Suryakumar’s full video message on [BCCI Women X]*.
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