ABP Live Off The Field: Jemimah Rodrigues was one of the many cricketers to attend Reliance Foundation’s United in Triumph event in Mumbai on Monday, January 5, 2026.
While she is mostly known for the skills on the field, she showed a different side of her during this event, when she took to the stage with a mic and guitar in hand.
Rodrigues sung the song ‘Aashayein‘, originally sung by KK and Salim Merchant for the 2005 sports film, Iqbal. Check it out:
The kid who’s made to perform in front of relatives everywhere😭 pic.twitter.com/pAsgQHRr8A
— CAPTAIN JEMIMAH PANKHA (@daintyydreamer) January 5, 2026
This film is an inspiring sports drama about a deaf and mute boy from a small village in India who dreams of playing cricket for the national team.
Facing family opposition and societal challenges, he overcomes obstacles with determination and guidance from a former cricketer, ultimately chasing his passion against all odds.
As for Jemimah Rodrigues, she will mark a brand new chapter in her already illustrious career soon by taking on the role of captain for the Delhi Capitals (DC) franchise in the Women’s Premier League (WPL).
Fresh Responsibility For Jemimah Rodrigues In WPL
Jemimah Rodrigues has represented DC in the WPL ever since the tournament’s inception a couple of years ago, albeit only as a player.
Now, she will be leading the three-time Runners Up, taking over the role from Australia’s Meg Lanning, who the franchise let go ahead of the WPL 2026 Auctions.
The capital franchise boasts a strong squad, as it has in previous seasons, making the final on all occasions thus far, but Rodrigues will have the responsibility to take them one step further, and clinch the illusive trophy.
Delhi Capitals start their WPL campaign against the Mumbai Indians this Saturday, that is January 10, 2026 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, where Jemimah Rodrigues lifted the ICC Women’s World Cup with India this past November.
