India’s hero of the 50-over ICC World Cup title Jemimah Rodrigues has said that after having won one title, the feeling can get addictive. Now India wants another, and the opportunity arrived at the T20 extravaganza in England.
Jemi was quick to issue a disclaimer when speaking on Jiostar’s ‘Jazbaa Jeet Ka’, saying, ‘addiction’ may sound like a negative word, but the 50-over ODI triumph had them tasting blood.
“What has happened with that World Cup win is that it has empowered us to be motivated to do even better,” she said. “When you win one, and it may sound like a negative word, is almost like an addiction, you want to win another one. It pushes you even more.”
India are nowhere near favourites at the England showpiece, but slot in nicely as dark horse, with the November 2nd triumph ensuring they are not longer taken lightly. Still, T20s call for alterations. “As a batter, it is just a shift in mindset. In T20 cricket, compared to other formats, you have to take calculated risks. For me, it is about being smart with when to take those risks and how to put the bowlers and the opposition under pressure. That will be my mindset.”
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