‘I’m comfortable at all positions’ – Jemimah Rodrigues backs India’s experimentation ahead of Women’s T20 World Cup

As part of their preparations for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, India Women have been focusing on adaptability and a team-first approach, according to Jemimah Rodrigues. The team is currently playing a three-match T20I series against England Women, using the opportunity to experiment with different combinations and player roles.

Over the past few months, Rodrigues has batted in multiple positions. She featured at No. 3 during the T20I series against Australia and South Africa, while in the first two matches against England she batted at No. 4 and No. 5 respectively. The right-handed batter said she is comfortable batting anywhere in the order and is willing to take on any role that benefits the team.

“I think I’m comfortable at all positions. In the end, it is important for me to have clarity. And when I have clarity about a certain role, I know I can go out there and deliver. Now is the time where we have a few more games to experiment about what’s the best combination that’s working for the team,” said Rodrigues as quoted by ICC.

One of the biggest positives for India has been the return of Yastika Bhatia. Rodrigues spoke highly of Bhatia’s comeback, describing her presence as a significant boost for the squad. She said the ongoing series against England is giving Bhatia valuable match practice and helping her regain rhythm after a long layoff. Rodrigues also praised her resilience and determination, highlighting the hard work she has put in to return to the international stage following an extended absence.

“Yastika was not with us lately because of her injury. So this is the only game time that she’s also getting. For us to have her here is a great advantage. We saw what she did in the first game, the way she batted. To come out after injury and do such a thing, it takes a lot of character.” said Rodrigues.