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Jemimah Rodrigues out of Hundred with injury, Asia Cup in doubt
India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of The Hundred after suffering a hamstring injury while playing for Southern Brave. The 25-year-old scored 143 runs in six innings at an average…
The Story in Brief
India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of The Hundred after suffering a hamstring injury while playing for Southern Brave. The 25-year-old scored 143 runs in six innings at an average of 35.75 and a strike rate of 131.19, with a highest of 42 not out. Her place in the Southern Brave squad has been taken by Australian all-rounder Charlie Knott.
The injury casts doubt on her participation in the Women's T20 Asia Cup, which begins on August 28. India play their first match against Thailand on August 30, leaving Rodrigues less than three weeks to recover. Southern Brave confirmed the move on X, writing: "Due to an injury suffered by Jemimah Rodrigues, we've signed Charli Knott as our injury replacement."
The Indian Opinion
Another injury, another Indian star racing the clock before a major tournament. The pattern is familiar, and so is the temptation to demand she play through pain. Jemimah Rodrigues should not be rushed back because India need her in the Asia Cup. A fitter player at 60 percent is worth more than a half-fit one at 40 percent. The real test is whether she can bat and run without limping by August 28. If not, India should name a replacement now rather than hope.
Sources (2): indiatvnews.com, rediff.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
