Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian men’s fast bowler, recently had an interaction with Jemimah Rodrigues, who is currently representing the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025. The 31-year-old pacer, who has been recovering from an injury, was seen chatting with Jemimah during a training session. A video of their interaction was shared on the Capitals' social media accounts, where Jemimah could be seen attentively listening to Bumrah, likely gaining valuable insights from one of India's best bowlers. The interaction sparked curiosity among fans, as it is always fascinating to see players from different formats of the game share experiences and knowledge.
Bumrah has been away from competitive cricket due to a back injury that he sustained during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. He had initially been named in India’s provisional squad for the Champions Trophy, scheduled to be held in Dubai. However, his inability to fully recover in time led to him being replaced by Harshit Rana in the final squad. The speedster was the leading wicket-taker in the Test series against Pat Cummins-led Australia, showcasing his dominance with the ball. Unfortunately, his injury worsened during the New Year’s Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, preventing him from bowling in the second innings. Since then, he has been undergoing rehabilitation and focusing on making a strong comeback.
While recovering, Bumrah’s interaction with Jemimah Rodrigues became a talking point among cricket enthusiasts. Jemimah, one of India’s most promising women’s cricketers, has had a mixed campaign in WPL 2025. The 24-year-old right-handed batter has played five matches this season, scoring a total of 97 runs at an average of 19.40 and a strike rate of 121.53. Despite being a key player for DC, she has struggled for consistency, failing to reach double digits in three out of the five games.
Jemimah, however, displayed glimpses of her talent in a few matches. On February 17, she played a crucial knock of 34 runs off 22 balls against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but her efforts went in vain as Delhi Capitals lost the match by eight wickets at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. On February 22, she produced an even better performance, scoring a brilliant 56 off 35 balls against UP Warriorz. However, despite her valiant effort, DC suffered a 33-run defeat at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Despite her struggles, Jemimah’s team, Delhi Capitals, remains in a strong position in the tournament. With three wins from five matches, they currently sit in second place on the points table with six points. However, their net run rate of -0.223 suggests that the team needs to improve its overall performance, particularly in finishing matches more effectively. The Capitals will be looking to strengthen their position in the playoffs race as the tournament progresses, and Jemimah will be eager to regain her best form and make significant contributions to her team’s success in the crucial upcoming matches.
For Bumrah, his focus remains on getting back to full fitness and returning to international cricket at the earliest opportunity. Given his importance to the Indian team, his rehabilitation and recovery process will be closely monitored, as fans and selectors will be hoping for his return ahead of key tournaments and series later in the year. His interaction with Jemimah not only showcased the camaraderie between men’s and women’s cricketers but also highlighted the importance of shared learning and mentorship in the sport. As cricket continues to evolve, such exchanges between players across different formats and genders play a significant role in fostering a more inclusive and enriching cricketing culture.
