Rodrigues scored 37 runs in three games for Heat in ongoing WBBL 2025-26.
India Women’s cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues has been confirmed not to return for the remainder of the WBBL 20205-26 season, her franchise, Brisbane Heat, has confirmed. This comes after the postponement of teammate Smriti Mandhana's wedding.
After the Heat's game against the Hobart Hurricanes ten days ago, Rodrigues took a plane home to participate in the festivities, but Mandhana's father's illness forced the cancellation of the event. The Heat said they completely accepted the 24-year-old's decision to stay in India in order to help the family.
Terry Svenson, CEO of the Brisbane Heat, acknowledged the dismay of supporters who had hoped to see more of Rodrigues, the team's top foreign draft pick this year and in her second stint with Brisbane, but emphasized that the team's first priority was her well-being.
“It has obviously been a challenging time for Jemi, so while it is unfortunate that she will take no further part in the WBBL, we were more than willing to agree to her request to remain in India. The Heat club obviously wishes her and Smriti Mandhana's family all the best for the future.
Jemi told us she was disappointed not to be coming back and has passed on her appreciation to the club and the Heat fans for being so understanding of the circumstances. She has been in touch with the players and wished them all the best for the rest of their games,” CEO Terry Svenson stated in the official statement by the franchise.
Heat will face Sydney Sixers at Adelaide Oval on Friday, and All-rounder Grace Harris returns to the lineup after being rested for workload management.
(IANS inputs)