Indian cricketers Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma recently appeared on the talk show 'Two Much', hosted by Kajol and Twinkle Khanna. The duo, who were part of India's historic World Cup triumph, shared insights about their journey and memorable victory over Australia in the semi-finals. Jemimah, from Mumbai, revealed how she balanced cricket and hockey before choosing cricket despite being a state-level hockey player. Shafali, hailing from Rohtak in Haryana, recounted disguising herself as a boy to gain entry into a cricket academy that refused to train girls. The conversation highlighted their fearless approach against the mighty Australian team, seven-time World Cup champions. The players discussed their winning strategy and how India finally overcame Australia after several close defeats in previous tournaments. Their candid responses and witty remarks during the show won appreciation from the hosts and audience.
Fearless Strategy Against Seven-Time Champions
When asked if they felt scared facing the seven-time World Cup champion Australian team in the semi-finals, both players responded with confidence. Kajol noted that Australian players were notably tall and intimidating. Shafali explained their winning approach: hitting a four or six would automatically make the opponents' shoulders droop. Jemimah supported this, adding a popular saying about judging by courage rather than size. The duo recalled how Australia had previously prevented India from crossing the line in past World Cups, but this time India pushed them out. Their witty responses and bold attitude during the interview earned applause from the hosts and crew present at the show.
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