Legendary Indian Cricketer Sunil Gavaskar fulfilled a heartfelt promise to women's team star Jemimah Rodrigues by gifting her a specially customized guitar, honoring her stellar performance in the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup. The gesture came on the eve of the Women's Premier League (WPL) season, where Rodrigues is set to captain Delhi Capitals for the first time. Gavaskar had promised Rodrigues a sing-along session if India won the World Cup title, following her match-winning century in the semifinal against Australia.
In the 2025 World Cup semifinal hosted on home soil, Rodrigues delivered her career-best knock—an unbeaten 127—while chasing a daunting 339-run target. Her fighting century powered India to a historic victory, securing their place in the final and eventually lifting the trophy. Known for her love of music alongside cricket, the Mumbai batter had caught Gavaskar's attention with her dual passions. True to his word, the former India captain surprised her with the unique gift, captured in a widely shared social media video.
The moment unfolded with warmth and camaraderie as Gavaskar greeted Rodrigues and presented her with a small bag before unveiling a guitar case. Inside was a one-of-a-kind custom guitar shaped like a cricket bat—a perfect fusion of her sporting prowess and musical interests. The two Mumbai batters then shared a joyful sing-along session, with Rodrigues strumming the instrument while both sang together, creating a memorable and light-hearted exchange between cricket generations.
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Rodrigues' World Cup heroics have cemented her status as a trailblazer for the next generation of Indian women's cricket. Now, as she transitions into a leadership role with Delhi Capitals in the WPL, she steps into the shoes of outgoing captain Meg Lanning. Under Lanning's guidance, the franchise reached the final in each of the first three editions but fell short of the title. Rodrigues will aim to break that drought, beginning with their opening clash against Harmanpreet Kaur's defending champions, the Mumbai Indians. The custom guitar gift not only celebrates her past achievements but also serves as inspiration as she embarks on this new chapter in her cricketing journey.
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