India’s T20 captain Harmanpreet Kaur and younger batsman Jemima Rodrigues will play for Melbourne Renegades within the upcoming Women’s Big Bash League, the organizers introduced on Wednesday.
Harmanpreet, 32, had a earlier stint with Sydney Thunder, however this would be the 21-year-old Rodrigues’ first season within the WBBL beginning October 14.
Sydney Sixers have signed Shafali Verma and Radha Yadav.
“It means a lot (to be back). WBBL has given me a lot of experience and a good platform where I can perform and execute,” Harmanpreet was quoted as saying on the workforce’s web site.
“Coming back with a new team, the Renegades. I hope this season is really great for us. This is my first season with them and I definitely want to make an impact.”
Rodrigues mentioned that she is getting into the WBBL in good type.
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“For me, the main goal here would be to just step back and play cricket, play some good cricket and enjoy what I am doing. I know when I do that and when I am at that top position, I am able to give it my best,” Rodrigues was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au.
Rodrigues was not a part of the Indian workforce that misplaced the ODI collection 1-2 to hosts Australia, however he did properly within the current hundred collection, the place he scored 249 runs in seven innings for the Northern Superchargers.
“Whatever the aim, I need to give my 100% each time on the sector, and hopefully (we will win) the Cup for the Renegades.
“I’m so excited, I’m really looking forward to it and there’s a lot I’m going to learn I’m sure about,” she mentioned.
Renegades coach Simon Helmot praised Harmanpreet’s expertise. She is at the moment battling a thumb harm, which pressured her to overlook India’s ODI towards Australia earlier this month.
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— Weber Women’s Big Bash League (@WBBL) September 29, 2021
Helmot mentioned, “Harmanpreet’s document on the worldwide degree within the final decade speaks for itself.
“She is a match winner and can take the game away from the opposition in a heartbeat. We also see that Harmanpreet with her experience and leadership is a valuable addition to our group.”
The coach was impressed by the best way Rodrigues performed in ‘The Hundred’.
“Jemima is an extremely talented youngster who is already making a mark on the world stage at the age of 21,” the coach mentioned.
“She was fantastic at The Hundred Over in the UK recently. She is a dynamic player who can score quickly and in all parts of the field.”
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
