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Jemimah Rodrigues Recounts Wankhede Sledge as Clip Spreads Before WPL Captaincy Debut

A fresh interview spotlights her on-field banter alongside personal history, sharpening focus on her new role with Delhi Capitals.

Overview

  • On Breakfast With Champions, Rodrigues said Alyssa Healy called her "Mummy" as she spoke to partner Richa Ghosh during the 2023 one-off Test at Wankhede.
  • She recounted that Ghosh hit a boundary next ball before replying, "Mummy told me to hit a four," a moment that has circulated widely online.
  • The match ended in an eight-wicket win for India, with Rodrigues scoring 73 and Ghosh 52 in a first-innings total of 406.
  • Royal Challengers Bengaluru shared the clip on official channels with the line, "Richa Ghosh is the real gangster."
  • Rodrigues also recalled a childhood fall at a church program and noted her recent appointment as Delhi Capitals captain ahead of the WPL opener on January 10 at Dr. DY Patil.