Jemimah Rodrigues says World Cup win has fuelled India Women’s hunger for more success ahead of CT 2027
Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues stated that the team's 2025 ODI World Cup victory has increased their motivation for the upcoming 2027 ICC Women’s Champions Trophy. The team is preparing for a multi-format tour of South Africa to maintain their competitive edge.
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This reflects the growing professionalization and ambition of women's cricket in India following major international successes.
Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues said India’s 2025 ODI Women’s World Cup triumph has strengthened the team’s hunger for success ahead of the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy in 2027. She called the tournament a special milestone for women’s cricket while stressing that the team’s focus will remain on winning together.
Speaking on JioHotstar’s ‘Follow the Blues’, Rodrigues said India’s recent success, winning the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, has fuelled the team’s desire to stay at the top. She described the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy in 2027 as a special occasion and emphasised that the team’s focus will remain on playing together and securing victories.
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