'If this is what playing Test cricket feels like, then I want more' - Jemimah Rodrigues opens up after Test victory against England

Jemimah Rodrigues has reflected on her Test debut and India's record 347-run win in the one-off Test against England at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.

The 23-year-old stated that the victory was so special for her and praised her fellow teammates for their contributions to leading the team to success. She went on to thank Smriti Mandhana for handing her debut Test cap, calling her as ‘big sister’.
 
Rodrigues posted a heartfelt note while sharing a photo with Mandhana on Instagram. “If this is what playing test cricket feels like, then I want more! The contribution of each and every member is what made this win so special. And what makes it even more special is me getting my debut cap from my Big Sister. PS: I put a lot of pressure the day before on @smriti_mandhana to deliver a good speech and I, after receiving my cap realized, she’s really good under pressure,” she captioned the post.

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Rodrigues' impressive debut powers India to register record Test win over England women

Rodrigues was instrumental for her side in their historic win over the Heather Knight-led side. Batting first after winning the toss, India posted a mammoth 428 runs in the first innings with four batters scoring half-centuries. Rodrigues, who batted at No.4, scored 68 runs off 99 balls, including 11 boundaries before being removed by Lauren Bell.

Apart from her, Satheesh Subha (69), wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia (66), and Deepti Sharma (67), all scored half-centuries. Meanwhile, captain Harmanpreet Kaur failed to score a fifty by just one run as she was run out by Danni Wyatt. Deepti Sharma then claimed a fifer and bundled out England for 136 runs. 

In India's second innings, Jemimah made 27 runs off 29 balls before India declared at 186/6. Eventually, the hosts bowled England out for 131 in 27.3 overs to secure an epic victory inside three days. Deepti continued to showcase her exceptional bowling skill in the fourth innings as well, picking up four wickets and eventually emerging as the Player of the Match.