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Star India Women cricketer and wicketkeeper-batter Jemimah Rodrigues, during her stint in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2024 channeled her inner Ravi Shastri. Rodrigues, who was seen playing for Brisbane Heat in the WBBL Season 10, stole the limelight as she walked in at toss presentation during the Challenger match between Sydney Thunder Women and Brisbane Heat Women.
Ahead of the match, the Indian batter donned presenter’s hat while he conducted the toss at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane on Friday, November 29. Bringing her cheerful personality and creative flair in the front of fans and cricket enthusiasts delivered a delightful experience with Jess Jonassen and Phoebe Litchfield and referee Kepler in the middle.
Jemimah turns 'Jemi Shastri' ahead of WBBL Challenger match in Brisbane
In the video making rounds on social media, Rodrigues embraced her role as a presentor with ace, bringing in the extra flair like that of former India cricketer turned commentator Ravi Shastri. “Ladies and gentlemen, it’s toss time here at the AB Field, bright and sunny! In the teal corner, we have Jess Jonassen. And in the green corner, we have the youngster, Phoebe Litchfield. And the match referee is Kepler – tried and tested! So, the news out in the centre is Jess Jonassen has won the flip, and she decides to bowl first. This is Jemmy Shastri signing off,” Jemimah said.
In a hilarious take, former India cricketer responded on Jemimah’s take as a presentor as he replied on the post, commenting, “Haha love it. Jemi you are a rockstar ���� ”
Watch Jemimah Rodrigues replicate Ravi Shastri:
Speaking of the WBBL 10, Melbourne Renegades completed a fantastic turnaround to clinch their maiden title in a rain-affected final against Brisbane Heat at the MCG in Melbourne. West Indies’ star all-rounder Hayley Matthews put up a show, playing a fortifying knock of 69 runs along with wickets off successive deliveries in the second half of the match.
