Overview
- Jemimah Rodrigues said on Instagram that her right hamstring has been declared fit after three months of rehabilitation and that she is ready to return to play.
- She suffered a high-grade tear while playing for Southern Brave in The Hundred and scans at the BCCI Centre of Excellence ruled her out of the T20 Asia Cup, the Asian Games, and India’s Zimbabwe white-ball series.
- With no immediate franchise commitments, Rodrigues is expected to play for Mumbai in the ongoing Senior Women’s T20 Trophy to regain match fitness and give selectors live evidence of her readiness.
- Selection for India’s multi-format tour of South Africa is not confirmed, with the tour set to start with a one-off Test at St George’s Park on December 9 and then three ODIs and five T20Is across Paarl, Cape Town, Bloemfontein, Benoni and Potchefstroom.
- Her return matters to India’s batting depth because it comes near the first anniversary of her unbeaten 127 in the World Cup semi-final and would give the team a proven top-order option if she maintains form and fitness.