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Jemimah Rodrigues Named in India Women’s T20 Squad for SA Series Ahead of Olympics
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🗓 10 Nov 2026, 05:39 AM
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All-rounder Jemimah Rodrigues has been recalled to the India women's cricket squad for the upcoming T20 series against South Africa, as the team gears up for the 2026 Olympics.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that Jemimah Rodrigues has been reinstated in the senior India women's T20 squad for the forthcoming series against South Africa. Rodrigues, a key all‑rounder, had been absent from recent selections, and her return marks a notable change in the team lineup.
The bilateral T20 series, scheduled for 2026, is viewed as a crucial part of India's preparation for the upcoming Olympic Games, where women's cricket will feature. Including Rodrigues is intended to bolster the side’s depth in both batting and spin bowling ahead of the multi‑sport event.
Alongside Rodrigues, the full complement of the India women's cricket team for the series has been released, reflecting a blend of experienced players and emerging talent. The squad will travel to South Africa later this year to contest the matches, which will also serve as a platform for finalising the Olympic roster.
The bilateral T20 series, scheduled for 2026, is viewed as a crucial part of India's preparation for the upcoming Olympic Games, where women's cricket will feature. Including Rodrigues is intended to bolster the side’s depth in both batting and spin bowling ahead of the multi‑sport event.
Alongside Rodrigues, the full complement of the India women's cricket team for the series has been released, reflecting a blend of experienced players and emerging talent. The squad will travel to South Africa later this year to contest the matches, which will also serve as a platform for finalising the Olympic roster.