World Cup champions Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues were seen sharing true stories of their cricket journey in a special episode of Too Much with Kajol and Twinkle. From childhood struggles to high-pressure matches and the thrill of victory, their conversation was a mix of fun, emotion and inspiration, celebrating the rise of women’s cricket in India.
Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues share candid stories of passion, perseverance and women’s cricket on Too Much with Kajol and Twinkle
Fresh from India’s historic World Cup win after 52 years, Jemimah recalled the moment, “It’s a dream not just for us, but for every Indian. We’re glad we could do it, and this World Cup is also for the generation before us, who laid the foundation so that we can play cricket today. So I think it’s everyone’s Cup.” Describing the final wicket, he said, “When we took the last wicket and won, we all ran towards Harry Di, who took the last catch. He didn’t duck in. It still feels like a dream because we have imagined it our whole lives.”
Jemima also revealed that she almost chose hockey over cricket. “I played cricket before hockey. When we moved to Bandra from Bhandup, my uncle gave me a hockey stick and I started playing. I was also selected to play hockey for the state before cricket. But at that stage, I had progressed to cricket, so I chose that. Still, I dream of playing both for India.”
Shafali reveals how her cricket journey started in a surprising way. “My brother was supposed to play in a tournament, but he got sick. I said, ‘I can go instead.’ My hair was also boy-cut and my brother’s face is also similar to mine. I played behind him wearing a jersey with ‘Sahil’ written on it and I became ‘Player of the Series’ at the age of 11.
Recalling her early days, Jemima said, “When I started at a cricket club, there was not much knowledge about girls’ cricket. I was the only girl in a group of 400 boys. Sometimes the boys would not talk to me because of teasing, but having a bat or a ball in my hand gave me confidence. It helped me become stronger and improve my game.”
Shafali shares how the film is riot Inspires him. “Whenever I feel sad, I look at riotI am from Haryana and many things in the film reflect my life, It excites me every time,”
Jemima also explained why she is called team DJ. “I like good-sounding Bollywood songs, and when we started playing for the state, I started listening to Bollywood music more. The team also connects with the music, which boosts our energy during matches. Punjabi songs are our favorite when we dance as a team.”
Produced and conceptualized by Banijay Asia, the show is presented by OPPO and co-presented by Kohler, Kalyan Jewelers and Fevi Quik. The special episode of Too Much with Kajol and Twinkle is now streaming on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories.
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