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Jemimah is enjoying the best phase of her career. In the semi-final of the World Cup against Australia, she scored an unbeaten 127 in a record chase of 339.
Sunil Gavaskar met Indian women’s cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues and gifted her a bat-shaped guitar. On Friday, the legendary batter presented the star batter with a guitar shape like a willow before jamming with her. The meeting happened before the start of the Women’s Premier League, and the two celebrated the moment.
Jemimah was over the moon as she unboxed the gift, admiring the bat-shaped guitar. Gavaskar urged her to open the box, saying he was not opening the bat on the day.
Gavaskar had promised Jemimah that if India lifted the World Cup Trophy, he would jam with her. The Women in Blue defeated South Africa in the final. Jemimah spoke about Gavaskar’s promise and even showcased her singing talent.
Gavaskar kept his promise. Jemimah asked Gavaskar if the bat was meant for batting or used as a guitar. He replied that she could do both, adding that when she scores runs, there is a rhythm to her batting like music.
The two sang the evergreen Yeh Dosti.
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Jemimah took to social media and wrote: “Sunil sir kept his promise and we ended up jamming with the coolest Bat-ar ever. This was a special one.” Their videos were shared on social media, with fans praising Jemimah and Gavaskar.
Jemimah is enjoying the best phase of her career. In the semi-final of the World Cup against Australia, she scored an unbeaten 127 in a record chase of 339.
She is now focusing on the WPL 2026, where she will lead the Delhi Capitals. She was recently appointed captain. Meanwhile, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated the Mumbai Indians by 3 wickets in the opening match of the tournament. DC will face MI at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Saturday, January 10.