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Jemimah Rodrigues with her charisma has won the hearts of millions of cricket fans around the world and her formidable performances on the field have etched her name in the history of Indian women cricket in golden letters. Born on September 5, 2000, in Mumbai, Jemimah Rodrigues was introduced to the sport of cricket at a very young age by her father, Ivan Rodrigues, who played cricket at the club level. Under the guidance of her father, Jemimah Rodrigues started her cricket training.
However, the rising star of the Indian women cricket, Jemimah Rodrigues made her T20 international breakthrough against South Africa at a young age of 17. Jemimah’s is often seen as one of the most versatile players in the Indian women cricket squad, with her adaptability to perform as a opener, middle-order batter, or even as a wicketkeeper-batter, Jemimah proves to be crucial pick for the squad in the testing times. Then, at the age of 17, Jemimah became the youngest female cricketer to achieve the milestone of smashing a T20I half-century, this milestone not just garnered her a lot of attention, but also solidified her position in the Indian women cricket squad. Jemimah’s inclusion in the Sydney Sixers squad for the Big Bash League further proved her dominance in the game.
In addition, Jemimah’s journey from the local streets of Mumbai and the cricket academies to international fame, is often seen as one of the most inspiring stories in the world of women cricket. Her story serves as an inspiration for the aspiring young female cricketers who want to create a name for themselves in the realm of cricket.
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Jemimah Rodrigues Biography
Real Name: Jemimah Ivan Rodrigues
Nickname: Jemi
Profession: Indian Women Cricketer
Coach/Mentor: Ivan Rodrigues
Nationality: Indian
Religion: Christianity
Hometown: Bhandup, Mumbai
Net Worth: $250,000
Batting Style: Right-hand
Bowling Style: Right-arm off break
Playing Role: All-rounder
Jemimah Rodrigues Physical Status
Height: 1.60 m
Weight: 59 Kg
Build: Athletic
Eye color: Black
Hair color: Black
Jemimah Rodrigues Personal Life
Date of Birth: 5 September 2000
Place of Birth: Bhandup, Mumbai
School: St. Joseph’s Convent High School, Mumbai
College: Rizvi College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Mumbai
Highest Educational Qualifications: Graduation
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Food Habits: Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies: Traveling and listening to music
Jemimah Rodrigues Family Life
Mother’s Name: Lavita Rodrigues
Father’s Name: Ivan Rodrigues
Sibling’s Name: Enoch Rodrigues, Eli Rodrigues
Marital Status: Unmarried
Spouse Name: N/A
Children’s Name: N/A
Jemimah Rodrigues Favourites
Favorite Actor: Ranveer Singh
Favorite Actress: Alia Bhatt
Favorite Cuisine: North-Indian
Favorite Batsman: Rohit Sharma
Favorite Bowler: Jaspreet Bumrah
Favorite Movie: The Black
Major Achievements of Jemimah Rodrigues
- 2018: Jemimah was nominated for the ‘Debutant of the Year’ and ‘T20I Batting Performance of the Year’ by the ESPNcricinfo Awards.
- 2019: Jemimah was felicitated at the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) Awards for her outstanding contributions to the Indian women’s cricket squad.
- 2019: Jemimah was honored with the ‘Emerging Player of the Year’ Award at the Sports Illustrated India Awards
- 2020: Jemimah was awarded with the most coveted Arjuna Award which is one of the highest Indian sporting honors.
- 2020: Jemimah was a part of the Indian national women’s team that reached the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup finals.
Here are some lesser known facts about Jemimah Rodrigues
- Jemimah comes from a cricket family, her father Ivan Rodrigues used to play cricket at the club level and was also her first coach and mentor.
- Along with cricket, Jemimah is proficient in many languages including English, Hindi, and Marathi.
- Jemimah has a strong inclination towards music, she is great at playing guitar.
- Jemimah’s love for dancing and choreography is prominent, her social media accounts have many such videos.
- As a child, Jemimah was a huge fan of football along with cricket.
