**Suryakumar Backs Jemimah Rodrigues to Shine in Women’s World Cup 2025**
*By Gaurav Tripathi | Sep 27, 2025, 03:44 PM*
India’s men’s T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, has expressed strong confidence in Jemimah Rodrigues ahead of the Women’s World Cup 2025. This tournament marks Jemimah’s first-ever World Cup appearance since her ODI debut in 2018. She is set to play her maiden World Cup match against Sri Lanka on September 30 at Guwahati’s Barsapara Stadium.
**Praise for Jemimah’s Resilience**
Jemimah recently recovered from a viral fever that sidelined her for two games in a three-match ODI series against Australia. Despite this setback, Suryakumar praised her resilience and positive attitude. Speaking in a video uploaded on BCCI Women X, he said, “I think for Jemi, the best way to describe her is ‘chhota packet, bada dhamaka’,” highlighting her impactful presence despite her small stature.
He added that Jemimah always stays calm and keeps a smile on her face even in tough situations, demonstrating admirable mental strength.
**Confidence Ahead of the World Cup**
Suryakumar expressed faith in Jemimah’s ability to deliver strong performances on the biggest stage. “Playing in the World Cup is a great opportunity, and I’m confident she’ll deliver,” he said.
The 35-year-old also complimented Jemimah’s energy, calling it “amazing” and “infectious,” which he believes boosts the morale of the entire team.
**Learning from Jemimah’s Composure Under Pressure**
Highlighting Jemimah’s performances in high-pressure matches, Suryakumar shared that the Indian men’s team draws inspiration from her. “We also get to learn a lot from her in big, high-pressure games,” he remarked.
He added that her ability to perform under pressure is something the team aspires to emulate. Advising Jemimah, he encouraged her to keep doing what she has been doing and to enjoy every moment on the field.
**Strong World Cup Preparations**
Jemimah has made a promising start to her World Cup preparations, scoring 66 runs off 68 balls, including eight fours, in a warm-up match against England held on September 27 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground in Bengaluru.
Meanwhile, Suryakumar himself is facing challenges with the bat in the ongoing Asia Cup, having scored 71 runs across five innings, averaging 23.66 with a strike rate of 107.57.
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*Watch the full video with Suryakumar’s comments on BCCI Women X and stay tuned for more updates on the Women’s World Cup 2025.*
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