India’s World Cup-winning cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues has enthusiastically responded to cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar’s offer for a musical collaboration. Gavaskar had previously proposed singing a song together if the Indian team clinched the World Cup title. Now, with India’s historic 52-run victory against South Africa in the Women’s World Cup final on Sunday, claiming their first-ever ICC title, Jemimah is ready to take the stage with her guitar.
Before the final showdown, Gavaskar had openly shared his musical aspirations with Jemimah during an interview, stating, “If India win the World Cup, she and I — if she’s okay with it — will sing a song together. She’ll have her guitar, and I’ll sing along.”
Jemimah wasted no time in accepting the proposition, delivering her reply via a video message shared on Instagram. “Hi Sunil Gavaskar sir, I saw your message and you said that if India win the World Cup we both will sing a song together. So I’m ready with my guitar, hope you are ready with your mic. Lots of love, sir. Thank you for everything,” she conveyed.
The victory at D.Y. Patil Stadium marked a monumental achievement for Indian cricket, as Harmanpreet Kaur’s team secured their inaugural World Cup championship, etching their names in history.
Gavaskar, equally thrilled, celebrated the team’s success with his own video message on Instagram. “What a wonderful time it was at the D.Y. Patil Stadium yesterday when Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of the Indian women’s team, took the catch for India to win the ICC Women’s World Cup. What a moment it was. It was a magnificent moment,” he recalled.
He further lauded the team’s spirit, emphasizing their resilience and unwavering determination. “It was terrific to see the way the girls fought. They came back after having a difficult league stage, but the captain showed great character and great determination and went on to win the World Cup. It’s a moment to savour, it’s a moment to cherish, it’s a moment to remember for the ages,” Gavaskar continued, beaming with pride.
The veteran cricketer concluded his heartfelt message by expressing immense pride in the team’s accomplishment. “It’s a wonderful moment in the history of Indian cricket, men’s and women’s. Many, many congratulations to Harmanpreet Kaur and her team for giving us so much happiness, so much joy. The entire cricketing community is very, very proud of you. Well done, congratulations,” he added, capturing the nationwide jubilation.