Jemimah Rodrigues ruled out of the Hundred with hamstring injury, doubtful for Asia Cup 2026

New Delhi: batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of The Hundred after suffering a hamstring injury. She was signed by Southern Brave for £60,000 (US$80,000 approx) and has been one of the team’s most consistent performers.

Rodrigues has scored 143 runs from six innings, propelling Brave in the women’s competition, where they are placed at the top of the table on 20 points along with Trent Rockets, who lead on net run rate. The 25-year-old has also won two Player-of-the-Match awards for her brilliant performance.

This is a massive blow for Southern Brave, who have just two matches left to secure an automatic spot in the final by finishing in the top spot. Their remaining games are against Manchester Super Giants and Trent Rockets.

Rodrigues has been replaced by Australian all-rounder Charli Knott in the Southern Brave squad, who returns to the team after featuring for them in the 2024 edition. Knott has been in brilliant form this English summer, smashing 404 runs and taking 27 wickets, which is the most for The Blaze in their Vitality Blast-winning campaign.

Rodrigues doubtful for Asia Cup 2026

Her injury is a massive blow for India as well, with the beginning in the UAE at the end of the month. The extent of her hamstring injury is yet to be determined, and the decision could be a precautionary measure to preserve her fitness and prevent further damage. The Women in Blue will start their campaign in 22 days, with their tournament’s first match against Thailand scheduled for August 30 in Dubai.

India’s squad for Women’s Asia Cup 2026

Harmanpreet Kaur (capt), Smriti Mandhana (vice-capt), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Richa Ghosh (wk), G Kamalini (wk), Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, Prema Rawat, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Renuka Singh, N Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma.

Reserves: Pratika Rawal, Uma Chetry (wk), Vaishnavi Sharma, Sayali Satghare, Minnu Mani.