‘I didn’t know if I could cross the border’: Jemimah Rodrigues’ hilarious reaction to arriving in Australia to play Women’s Big Bash League | Cricket News
Indian batter Jemimah Rodrigues shared a moment of levity as she joined Brisbane Heat for the 2025 Women’s Big Bash League, making a witty remark about arriving in Australia just days after India’s World Cup triumph. Rodrigues, who was part of the Indian team that beat Australia in the semi-finals and won their maiden ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup title, joined her WBBL squad shortly before their opening match against the Melbourne Renegades at Allan Border Field on Sunday.His sensational unbeaten 127 from 134 balls played a huge role in India’s pursuit of the 339-run target set by the Australians.Speaking to the broadcaster before the match, Rodrigues was asked about her journey and how she was received by her new teammates. With her trademark humor, the 25-year-old said: “I wasn’t sure if Australia would allow me to cross the border to come here after the semi-finals, but honestly everyone has been so warm and welcoming, and everyone is so happy in general because the growth of women’s cricket has happened because of this win because we know it’s going to make a huge difference not just in India but all over the world.”Watch the moment here Rodrigues’ arrival comes barely a week after India’s 52-run win over South Africa in the final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai – a victory that secured the country’s first-ever Women’s ODI World Cup title. However, their WBBL 2025 campaign started on a mixed note. Batting at No. 3 for the Brisbane Heat, Rodrigues managed just six runs from nine balls as his side were bowled out for 133 in 20 overs.
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The Melbourne Renegades were then given a revised target of 66 from eight overs using the DLS method. Despite early setbacks, they chased down the total with three wickets, thanks to an unbeaten 34 from Courtney Webb and a steady 16 from skipper Georgia Wareham. Rodrigues’ light-hearted comment has since gone viral on social media, with reactions pouring in from supporters.
