Jemimah\u2019s words come after India achieved their second consecutive win of the competition \u2013 an emphatic 88-run victory over Pakistan at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. \u201cWhen I first entered the team, Mithali di and Jhulan di were our seniors, and to now see the transition with Harman di and Smriti leading together is really special.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThey\u2019ve created an environment where everyone wants to give their all for the team. We also want to win it for those who paved the way, for Mithali di, Jhulan di (Jhulan Goswami), Neetu ma\u2019am (Neetu David), and all those who helped bring women\u2019s cricket to where it is today,\u201d said Jemimah on JioHotstar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
She also acknowledged that the testing conditions in both Guwahati and Colombo required tactical adjustments from the batters. \u201cBoth venues (Guwahati and Colombo) have been slightly challenging for the batters, especially because the pitch had been under covers and the ball was gripping a bit early on.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe spinners bowled really well, so we knew we had to adapt, take the game deep, and build partnerships. Everyone contributed, and towards the end, Richa\u2019s fireworks helped us reach a winning total,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Jemimah also emphasised the team\u2019s culture and mental approach, particularly in the high-pressure environment of competing in a global tournament. \u201cWe try to take it one day at a time and stay in the present. Even in our group conversations, we focus on building our own bubble because we know how much noise surrounds a World Cup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWhether we do well or face challenges, we want to keep all that outside and create our own energy. Everyone in this team genuinely looks out for each other and celebrates each other\u2019s success. That comes so naturally and really strengthens our bond,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Former India captain Mithali Raj discussed Kranti Gaud\u2019s remarkable development in international cricket after the young pacer received the Player of the Match award for her figures of 3-20 against Pakistan, thanks to her searing inswingers and stump-to-stump lines.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cKranti Gaud\u2019s experience at the international level is still limited, since she only made her debut this year, but what\u2019s truly impressive is how quickly she learns and adapts. She\u2019s putting in the hard yards and adjusting well to different conditions, whether it\u2019s in England, where she took six wickets, or in Sri Lanka, or even in Guwahati.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Former India captain Mithali Raj discussed Kranti Gaud\u2019s remarkable development in international cricket after the young pacer received the Player of the Match award for her figures of 3-20 against Pakistan, thanks to her searing inswingers and stump-to-stump lines.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India will next face South Africa at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on October 9, followed by a high-stakes clash against the defending champions, Australia, at the same venue on October 12.<\/p>\r\n\r\n