Jemimah Rodrigues is using a wave of confidence proper now. Having candidly admitted to struggling together with her psychological well being in the course of the ODI World Cup, the match-winning century within the semifinal in opposition to Australia on the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai was the turning level. It didn’t simply uplift her temper but in addition revealed the complete spectrum of her capability. A few months after that second, the 25-year-old was handed the accountability of main Delhi Capitals within the fourth version of the Ladies’s Premier League.
To take over the reins from Australia’s Meg Lanning, who led DC to 3 successive finals, is a tough act to observe, however Jemimah seems to be prepared.
“I genuinely imagine in timing. Typically you are feeling it ought to occur earlier, however God makes you wait to arrange you extra. No matter has occurred by means of my journey, the timing has all the time been good. I’m ready,” she mentioned in a digital media gathering on Tuesday.
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Apart from choosing Lanning’s mind on management in the course of the WPL, Jemimah has had the chance to study from senior India teammates Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana. What kind of captain will Jemimah grow to be?
“One factor I’ve learnt is that everybody has a distinct fashion of captaincy. My largest studying is to search out my very own fashion,” Jemimah responded.
“Within the Indian crew, my accountability can be to ensure the best fielders are on the proper positions and on the proper angles. I’ve been very concerned with that. I’ve additionally led Mumbai for a few years. My captaincy might be extra on the calmer aspect. However on the similar time, I prefer to assume a bit of extra aggressively. That’s type of my fashion. However sure, I don’t assume I’ll change my character,” she added.
The highest-order batter, significantly in gentle of her private journey in latest months, additionally opened up on the significance of empathy as a frontrunner.
“What I went by means of has helped me perceive gamers higher. Typically, as a captain, you could be a little harsh. However while you perceive that somebody goes by means of one thing, you discover a means to assist them out differently,” she mentioned.
“It is necessary as captains or leaders to undergo issues, in order that your gamers can relate to you. It makes a distinction while you discuss to them. I’ve all the time been this individual. I’ve all the time regarded out for individuals. I’ve tried to make individuals really feel valued and particular. A great captain is somebody who could make their gamers really feel particular even on a nasty day,” she concluded.
Revealed on Jan 06, 2026