Bandra's 19-year-old Jemimah Rodrigues is a superstar of Indian cricket

Jemimah Rodrigues has been a revelation ever since she made her debut for the Indian women cricket team in the international circuit last year. Jemimah Rodrigues recently turned 19 years of age on September 5, 2019. We profile the Mumbai girl who likes to spend time with her family and friends when she is not playing cricket. (Pics/ Jemimah Rodrigues)

Updated On: 2019-09-07 09:45 AM IST

Jemimah Rodrigues with Smriti Mandhana

Jemimah Rodrigues is an all-rounder who plays for the Indian national team. She represents Mumbai women's cricket team in the domestic circuit.

In pic: Jemimah Rodrigues looks glowing in this picture, she wrote, "Letting go of the old and getting ready for the new things God has in store! Wishing you and your family a blessed and prosperous 2019 and I really hope with all my heart that this year will be your best year yet! #thebestisyettocome

Jemimah Rodrigues, born on September 5, 2000, has also played hockey for the U-17 Maharashtra team.

In pic: Jemimah Rodrigues posted this picture with Smriti Mandhana and wrote, "With a great friend & a fellow cricketer.. always nice to bond with teammates #teamindia @smriti_mandhana"

Jemimah Rodrigues was born and brought-up in the Mumbai suburb of Bhandup. She has two elder brothers Eli and Enoch.

In pic: Jemimah Rodrigues posted this picture with a friend and captioned, "Happy birthday Bum!!! Stay blessed and keep shining! Avadlelela ahe!! #crazzzyyy #buttheyareworse!! #overacters #proudpampus #21"

Jemimah Rodrigues and her family moved to Bandra a few years ago to avail better sports facilities. She suggests that people have now started noticing her in and around Bandra after she became a regular in the Indian cricket team.

In pic: Jemimah Rodrigues posted this picture of herself with a friend and captioned, "Happy birthday to one of the best persons that I've come across in my life. God bless you and the best is yet to come! Loads of love!"

Jemimah Rodrigues and Smriti Mandhana, another star batsman in the Indian team, are known to be BFFs off the field, Jemima revealed in a mid-day interview, "From the time I made my debut for India she has been my room partner on most occasions. We have a good bonding on and off the field. She is very dedicated in whatever she does. She is someone who always takes responsibility; never blames others when things don't go well. She always says, 'Had I stayed there we could have won'. And if we win because of her, she credits the entire team for it."

In pic: Jemima Rodrigues posted this picture with fellow Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana and wrote, "Always a delight to bat alongside @smriti_mandhana (:"

Jemimah Rodriques did her schooling from St. Joseph's Convent High School, Mumbai and later studied in Rizvi College of Arts, Science & Commerce.

In pic: Jemimah Rodrigues posted this picture of herself and captioned, "The moment you start acting like life is a blessing, it starts feeling like one! #sometimeschangeisgood"

Jemimah Rodrigues made her Women's Twenty20 International debut for India against South Africa on 13 February 2018. The all-rounder then made her Women's One Day International debut for India Women against Australia on 12 March 2018.

In pic: Jemimah Rodrigues posted a before and after picture when the #10yearchallenge was in trend. She captioned, "The level is only getting higher! #10yearchallenge"

How many of you'll knew Jemimah Rodrigues can play the guitar as well? She captioned, "Why so serious? @rodrigues.eli #throwback #bmmyouth #music #guitar #acoustic #livemusic #suchcool #muchwow"

Jemima Rodrigues posted this picture on a sunny morning and wrote, "How I feel after having my morning coffee."

Jemimah Rodrigues posted this picture from a lunch outing with Smriti Mandhana and a few friends. She wrote, "So this time I was not at home for my birthday, but not for a second did I feel away from home"

Jemimah Rodrigues posted this picture with Smriti Mandhana and friends, captioned, "A big thank you to my family away from home for making me feel so loved and special. This is definitely my best birthday till now! And to so many of you'll who have called and sent birthday wishes, it really means a lot to me. I'm so overwhelmed."

Jemimah Rodrigues posted this picture from her birthday celebrations and wrote, "YOU ALL made my birthday day even more better!"

Jemimah Rodrigues posted this goofy picture of herself and her friends from a night out.

Jemimah Rodrigues posted this picture from her friend's birthday party, she wrote, "Happy birthday smallie!!! I love you very much. #sweetsixteen"

Jemimah Rodrigues posted this throwback picture of herself where her smile looks gorgeous.

Jemimah Rodrigues posted this picture with her brother Enoch and Eli. She wrote, "Life's better because you'll are a part of it! P.S: For all those who never get it right it's ENOCH AND ELI! #grateful #bhailog #rodstick #smallies #love #yearsjustfly"

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