“Champions Trophy is going to be very special” – Jemimah Rodrigues Sets Her Sights on More Silverware

Jemimah Rodrigues has already set her sights on another major title after being part of India’s historic Women’s ODI World Cup triumph in 2025.

The India batter is looking forward to the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy, which will be played in the T20 format in Sri Lanka from February 14 to 28, 2027. The ICC had earlier kept the tournament in the June-July window before moving it to February.

While speaking on JioHotstar’s ‘Follow the Blues’, Jemimah mentioned: “We’ve tasted success once, and we know what it feels like to be at the top. The more you taste it, the more you want to be there. So, I think our team is working towards that, and yes, the Champions Trophy is going to be very special.”

Rodrigues played a key role in India’s 2025 ODI World Cup campaign, producing one of the standout knocks of the tournament. She smashed an unbeaten 127 against Australia in the semi-final before India went on to beat South Africa by 52 runs in the final in Navi Mumbai.

However, her immediate focus is now on recovering from a hamstring injury. Rodrigues has been ruled out of the remainder of the ongoing Women’s Hundred after picking up the injury while playing for Southern Brave.

She had made a strong start to the competition, scoring 143 runs in six innings at an average of 35.75 and a strike rate of 131.19. Southern Brave have brought in Australia’s Charli Knott as her replacement.

The injury has also put Rodrigues’ participation in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup under a cloud. The tournament begins on August 28, with India opening their campaign against Thailand on August 30.

With the Asia Cup just around the corner, Rodrigues will first have to regain full fitness. But beyond that immediate concern, another opportunity to win a major title with India is already on the horizon.