Jemimah Rodrigues has revealed she endured a tough mental battle before her match-winning unbeaten 127 in the World Cup semi-final against Australia. She told that at that time she was going through severe anxiety, due to which she felt numb and cried many times.
Jemima became emotional in the press conference after the match and said that she is sharing her story to help those who are struggling with similar mental struggles. Jemima’s story is not just about runs and records…it is a story of courage, emotions and humanity. Her message is clear ‘It’s okay to ask for help and difficult times only come to prove how strong you are.’ These 10 things in his statement are an inspiration for anyone…
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Jemimah Rodriguez – Photo: PTI
1. The story of victory hidden in Jemima’s tears
Jemima took India to the final by playing an unbeaten 127 runs in the World Cup semi-final against Australia, but her tears in the press conference after the match showed how much mental battle was hidden behind this victory. She herself said openly, ‘I was feeling very weak at the beginning of this tournament. If anyone is watching me and is going through the same thing, let them know that it’s okay to ask for help.
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Jemimah Rodriguez – Photo: PTI
2. Days full of worry and fear
Jemima told that the beginning of the tournament was not easy for her. She said, ‘I was struggling with a lot of anxiety. Many times she would call her mother before the match and just keep crying. Jemima told that everything seemed numb, as if the body was moving, but the mind was lost somewhere. He said, ‘In such a situation you do not know what you are doing and try to keep to yourself.’
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Jemima’s family – Photo: Twitter
3. Family becomes the biggest support
He told that his parents always stood by him. Jemima said, ‘My parents took care of me. Every time he said – Son, trust yourself. This phase too will pass. This confidence kept giving him the courage to return to the field again and again. She said, ‘My family endured a lot, but always stood by me and believed in me when I couldn’t believe in myself.’
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Mandhana and Jemima – Photo: BCCI Women Screen Grab
4. Emotional help from fellow players
Jemima told that teammates Arundhati Reddy, Smriti Mandhana, and Radha Yadav did not leave her alone during this difficult period. She told, ‘I used to cry every day in front of Arundhati. She used to say jokingly – Don’t come in front of me, I will cry again, but she took care of me every day. Taking the name of Smriti Mandhana, he said, ‘She used to just stand in my net session, not saying anything. Just his presence meant a lot to me. Jemima said, ‘Radha always stayed with me and took care of me. I am very lucky that I have friends whom I can call family and I did not have to go through this difficult phase alone. And it’s okay to ask for help.
