WPL 2023 will help in recovering from ICC T20 World Cup defeat: Jemimah Rodrigues
Mumbai Star batsman Jemimah Rodrigues on Thursday admitted that India’s dismal defeat against Australia in the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup still haunts the players and the Women’s Premier League (WPL) will help ease the pain. A 69-run partnership for the fourth wicket between Jemima and Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur brought India close to victory in the last four match of the Women’s T20 World Cup but their partnership ended as the team lost to Meg Lanning’s Australia by five runs. Had to face defeat.
Jemima said during a program of Delhi Capitals in Mumbai, “We were in South Africa for two days after the semi-final defeat. Everyone was disappointed. But coming here (for the WPL) and spending two days with the family helped ease the pain of the loss. ,
“Definitely this defeat is constantly bothering us but at the same time WPL is a blessing as we have come straight into this tournament which helps us to let go of negative thoughts and things that are troubling us. There will be help. We will keep working hard and that is how we can take our mind off that defeat. Jemima said she feels that the WPL will help in spotting India’s talent and these players will make a difference in the future.
