Rodrigues opens up on mental health battle after World Cup semi-final heroics

October 31, 2025 11:14 AM

Rodrigues opens up on mental health battle after World Cup semi-final heroics

India's Jemimah Rodrigues said she has struggled with anxiety at the Women's World Cup but her determination to contribute helped her overcome being dropped earlier in the tournament to score a match-winning century in their semi-final against Australia. Fuelled by Rodrigues' unbeaten 127, India pulled off a record chase of 339 runs at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Thursday to seal a five-wicket win over the defending champions and book their place in Sunday's final against South Afric...

Australia skipper Alyssa Healy bemoans ‘junk’ bowling after World Cup semi-final exit

October 31, 2025 10:14 AM

Australia skipper Alyssa Healy bemoans ‘junk’ bowling after World Cup semi-final exit

Australia captain Alyssa Healy bemoaned some loose bowling from her team after the seven-times champions exited the Women's World Cup in a shock semi-final loss to India on Thursday. Powered by an unbeaten 127 from Jemimah Rodrigues, India mounted a record chase of 339 runs for a stunning five-wicket victory to ensure a new nation will be crowned champions after Sunday's final. "I think at the halfway mark, we thought we went okay," Healy told reporters in Mumbai. "And ultimately, I just thin...