‘A challenging time’: Jemimah Rodrigues withdraws from WBBL; will support Smriti Mandhana

India’s Women’s World Cup hero Jemimah Rodrigues has withdrawn from the remainder of the WBBL season to support teammate Smriti Mandhana. Mandhana’s wedding was postponed due to her father’s health issue, prompting Rodrigues to stay in India. The Brisbane Heat franchise fully supported her decision, wishing the family well during this challenging time.