A week after lifting the Women’s World Cup, Jemimah Rodrigues was back to work on Sunday to play in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) season opener for the Brisbane Heat against the Melbourne Renegades. Jemimah, who only arrived in Brisbane on Saturday, was dismissed for a rusty nine-ball six as the Heat lost to the Gades in a rain-curtailed opener at the Allan Border Field. Stand-in captain Georgia Wareham’s best WBBL figures and Courtney Webb’s 34 not out took them to a seven wicket win.
Although Jemimah looked eager to make an impact but got out after facing nine balls, edging Alice Capsey to Deandra Dottin at backward point.
Her subdued return may have disappointed her soaring fan base but her presence added star value to the contest.
Brisbane Heat posted a video on their X handle, showing a smiling Jemimah making he way to the pitch in Brisbane. Her early exit came at a crucial juncture as Heat could only post 133 all out in 20 overs.
Jemimah was recently named among the players retained by the Delhi Capitals for the 2016 edition of the Women’s Premier League ahead of the tournament’s mega-auction.
News Edit KV Raman
