Dubai: Following a challenging start to the World Cup, Jemimah Rodrigues, India’s batter, emphasized the importance of moving past their initial 58-run defeat against New Zealand. India now faces a critical situation early in the tournament, needing to recover quickly as they prepare for a crucial match against Pakistan.
According to International Cricket Council, Rodrigues spoke about the need for a proactive response from the team during India’s post-match press conference. She highlighted the necessity of extracting positives and learnings from the defeat to enhance their approach in upcoming games, as the tournament was far from over.
India struggled from the start as New Zealand’s openers took aggressive control of the game, but Rodrigues pointed out that the intensity of the Kiwis’ batting was anticipated. Despite creating opportunities, India failed to capitalize on them. Rodrigues, who personally felt responsible for not playing a key role in rebuilding the innings after a shaky start, expressed determination to contribute more effectively in future matches.
The upcoming game against Pakistan in Dubai now looms large, with India needing a win to regain stability in their World Cup campaign. Rodrigues called for resilience and character from her team as they face a Pakistani side that started their tournament with an impressive upset over Sri Lanka.