The Indus Zone Tech Desk | Team India’s women players have once again shown the world what true courage looks like. After a historic win over Australia in the World Cup semi-final, batter Jemimah Rodrigues shared an emotional message that has touched every cricket fan.
🌟 Jemimah’s Honest Words: “I Was Not Thinking About Records — Only About India”
After the match, Jemimah said she did not think about personal achievements or milestones during her knock.
She only wanted to win for India.
She revealed that there were times when she had to sit out matches and even missed a World Cup last year despite being in great form. During that phase, she felt mentally broken and struggled with anxiety. She said she cried a lot and went through tough emotional moments, but support from her loved ones helped her rise again.
Jemimah shared that she believes God guided her and gave her strength when she was down.
🤝 Support From Teammates
Jemimah thanked Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma, saying batting with them made things easier.
Both senior players kept talking to her, helping her stay calm and stay focused as the pressure grew.
Whole Nation Celebrates India’s Victory
The semi-final win has sparked celebrations across the country. Sports stars, political leaders, and fans are praising the team for their fearless performance against Australia.
Let’s look at how big personalities reacted:
Cricket Legends Applaud
Sachin Tendulkar praised Harmanpreet and Jemimah for holding the innings together and also appreciated Shreyanka and Deepti for their match-changing contributions.
Yuvraj Singh said the victory will be remembered for a long time. He appreciated Harmanpreet’s calm leadership under pressure and Jemimah’s focused and determined batting.
VVS Laxman called the 339-run chase “incredible” and said the win will stay in cricket fans’ hearts for many years.
Mithali Raj said matches like this show why cricketers play the sport — passion, belief, and hunger for victory.
AB de Villiers, former South African star, congratulated Team India for knocking out Australia and said the final will bring a new world champion.
🌍 International Voices
Michael Vaughan said that any team capable of beating Australia in such a big match truly deserves to lift the trophy.
🏛️ Leaders Join the Celebration
Nitin Gadkari congratulated India’s “incredible girls” for beating a strong Australian side and reaching the final.
Chandrababu Naidu called the win historic and gave special praise to Jemimah and Harmanpreet for chasing a huge total.
Shashi Tharoor applauded the spectacular chase and said the whole country is proud of the women’s team.
💼 Corporate Leaders React
Anand Mahindra said this win is more than a victory — it shows how women’s cricket has captured the nation’s attention and respect.
New Era of Indian Women’s Cricket
This win is not just about a cricket match — it is about courage, belief, and breaking barriers. The Indian women’s team has written a new chapter in world cricket by defeating Australia and proving they belong on the biggest stage.
The final is next, and the whole country stands behind them.
💬 Social Media Buzz
From cricket fans to celebrities, everyone is talking about Jemimah’s fight, Harmanpreet’s fearless leadership, and India’s never-give-up spirit.
Jemimah Rodrigues’ emotional journey
Jemimah Rodrigues’ emotional journey — from heartbreak and anxiety to becoming one of the biggest match-winners — shows what true champions are made of.
This win is not just a score — it’s a story of confidence, faith, and unbreakable spirit.
Team India, the nation is proud of you!
Now, eyes on the final — bring the cup home!