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Jemimah Rodrigues: "Since we have won one, we want to make it two" ahead of T20 WC

India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has expressed the team's strong motivation to win the Women's T20 World Cup after their recent ODI World Cup triumph. She emphasized that the team is hungrier than ever to avoid complacency and achieve back-to-back global titles. Preparations for the T20 World Cup began immediately after the ODI World Cup win, with the team learning from a series loss to South Africa. Rodrigues believes the lessons from defeat will help India come back stronger for the upcoming tournament.

Key Points: Jemimah Rodrigues: India aim for second World Cup in T20 WC

  • India aim for first Women's T20 World Cup title after ODI World Cup win
  • Jemimah Rodrigues stresses team's hunger to avoid complacency
  • Preparations began immediately after 2025 ODI World Cup triumph
  • Lessons from series loss to South Africa will help team bounce back
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Since we have won one, we want to make it two, says Jemimah Rodrigues ahead of T20 WC

India's Jemimah Rodrigues says the team is motivated to win the Women's T20 World Cup after their ODI World Cup triumph, preparing with renewed hunger.

"Since we have won one, we want to make it two. - Jemimah Rodrigues"

Mumbai, May 3

India batter Jemimah Rodrigues said the team is motivated to build on its recent success and is preparing with renewed hunger for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup, adding that their aim is to make it two global trophy triumphs after winning the ODI World Cup on home soil last year.

India are yet to win a Women's T20 World Cup and the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will look to change it in the upcoming edition of the mega event. India are in Group 1 of the T20 World Cup alongside Australia, South Africa, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Netherlands.

"It was very inspiring for us, and I think the future of sports in India is bright - not just in cricket but in all fields. I can't wait to see where it is going from here. I think its a bigger motivation now - since we have won one we want to make it two. So, looking forward to it.

"After winning a World Cup you can get complacent but this team is even more hungrier to win it again and again and again. That's the plan and that is the entire motive," Jemimah said on the sidelines of the IISM Degree Distribution Ceremony here on Sunday, where she was in attendance alongside head coach Amol Muzumdar and former India men's left-arm spinner Nilesh Kulkarni.

Though India have a camp at the BCCI CoE ahead of leaving for England, where they will play three T20Is before entering the T20 World Cup, Jemimah stressed that preparations had begun immediately after the 2025 ODI World Cup triumph.

"I think the preparation is great and it just didn't start like after the squad's come out. The first series we played against Sri Lanka after winning the 2025 ODI World Cup was when our preparation began. That day Amol sir also came and said 'This is where we start for the next World Cup.' So I think our preparation is going great," she added.

Reflecting on the recent 4-1 series defeat to South Africa, Jemimah stated the team had taken the lessons from it in a positive manner. "It was a good learning. It gave us a realisation that failures teach you a lot more than winning everything and I know that this is going to be very good for the team. The team is taking it in the right spirit, working hard, preparing well and we are going to come back strong for the World Cup."

- IANS

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Sneha F
Really love Jemimah's attitude! The way she talks about avoiding complacency is so mature. India's women's cricket is on fire right now 🔥 But we need to be careful - Australia and South Africa are tough opponents in T20s. Hope the preparation camp in England helps them adapt quickly!
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Ravi K
Winning one global trophy is great, but T20 is a different ball game altogether. The mental toughness required is immense. I hope the team doesn't get too overconfident. The South Africa series showed we still have weaknesses - especially our bowling in death overs. Fingers crossed for the World Cup! 🤞
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Deepika L
Jemimah is such a role model for young girls! Her dedication is inspiring. The way she talks about starting preparation immediately after the ODI win shows true professionalism. India has the talent - just need to execute well in key moments. Come on girls, make us proud! 🇮🇳
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Naveen S
Good to see the positive mindset, but I have a small concern - this 'hungrier' talk was there before the ODI World Cup too, and we almost lost the final. Need to back it up with consistent performances. Also hope Harmanpreet finds form early, that'll be crucial!
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Priya S
Absolutely love this energy! The women's team has completely transformed Indian cricket. Jemimah, Richa, Shafali - these young stars are something else 😍 The T20 WC is ours for the taking if we play to our potential. Just need to handle pressure better in knockouts!

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