After India’s historic victory, Jemimah Rodrigues’ post-match remarks became the center of unnecessary political chatter on social media. What should have been a moment of national pride quickly turned into a debate far removed from cricket itself.
Rodrigues, who played a vital role in India’s triumph, spoke emotionally about teamwork, resilience, and the dream of representing the country — but a few online voices gave her words a political colour, diluting the celebration of a monumental sporting achievement.
Cricket fans and experts alike believe such distractions rob the nation of fully enjoying the moment. “We should be talking about the cricket, not controversies,” one former player said.
India’s win wasn’t just about numbers on a scoreboard — it was a reflection of discipline, dedication, and national unity. Politics has no place in taking away from what the women’s team achieved on that day.
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