Suryakumar Yadav has shown his belief in Jemimah Rodrigues, expressing confidence that she will excel in the 2025 Women’s World Cup. Having made her ODI debut in 2018, Jemimah will make her World Cup debut after seven years when India meet Sri Lanka on September 30 at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati.

Jemimah has shown great resilience. Suryakumar praised her for staying calm and positive.

“I would describe Jemimah as ‘chhota packet, bada dhamaka.’ What really stands out about her is that she always has a smile on her face. Whether things are going well or not, she stays calm and composed,” Suryakumar said.

“Playing in the World Cup is a incredible opportunity, and I’m sure she’ll perform exceptionally y. She brings incredible energy to the field, and her presence is truly contagious.”

He also noted how the Indian men’s team learns a lot from Jemimah, especially when it comes to performing under pressure in crucial moments.

“We learn a great deal from her in high-pressure situations. She’s shown how to perform when the stakes are high, and that’s something we all strive to replicate. The key is to stick to what you’ve been doing and simply enjoy the moment,” Suryakumar added.

Jemimah started her World Cup preparations on a positive note, making 66 runs off 68 balls with eight boundaries in the warm-up match against England on Saturday, September 27, at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground in Bengaluru.