I Simply Tried To Go Again To…: Jemimah Rodrigues Opens Up On Her Maiden ODI Century
Delighted to have ended her seven-year anticipate a maiden worldwide hundred, Jemimah Rodrigues revealed that returning to the mindset and strategies of her U19 days helped obtain the milestone.
Rodrigues’ 102 propelled India to a 116-run win over Eire within the second ladies’s ODI because the hosts put up their highest-ever ODI whole of 370.
“Feels nice, it was a long-awaited one, and glad I might do it for the staff as we speak,” she mentioned on the post-match press convention.
“I’ve scored a whole lot in U19, even a 200, so I simply tried to return to what I used to do then, and it got here off nicely as we speak.”
She had scored an unbeaten 202 for Mumbai in opposition to Saurashtra within the U-19 Ladies’s One-day competitors that put her within the limelight again in 2017.
Often batting at quantity 5, Rodrigues stepped as much as quantity 4 within the absence of standard skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, embracing the added accountability.
“Hari (Harmanpreet) di was not there, so it added accountability for me, however even when she is there, it is nonetheless my accountability to make sure Workforce India reaches a very good rating. I used to be pleased the staff trusted me at quantity 4 and requested me to play a specific function, and I used to be capable of ship.
“I simply tried to maintain small targets and stored reaching it. And I like the way in which that I shifted gears as we speak.
“Initially I confirmed loads of endurance, which was once more a giant constructive for me as a result of it was essential for me to spend time there to get these runs. And you understand, I used to be getting the runs. However I used to be not spending sufficient time to make it greater. So I used to be pleased I might try this as we speak.”
Reflecting on her mindset after an inexpensive dismissal within the sequence opener, Rodrigues admitted it was essential to remain constructive.
“Sure, I used to be very offended at myself (the way in which I obtained out within the first ODI), however being constructive works for me.”
Her celebration after reaching the three-figure mark was equally particular as she pretended to strum her bat like a guitar.
“I have been fascinated by this celebration for nearly seven years. Lastly, it occurred as we speak, and I do know that is the primary of many. I hope many extra centuries will assist India win matches — that is my objective,” she mentioned.
Rodrigues’ knock was a part of a collective batting effort that powered India to their highest whole in ODIs.
Nevertheless, she emphasised that the staff stays centered on enchancment.
“It feels good, however there are nonetheless areas the place we will enhance. Even once we do nicely, we glance to be important about how we will get higher. Hopefully, subsequent sport, 400,” she added.
