WBBL 2022: Jemimah Rodrigues to play for Melbourne Stars in upcoming edition

Team India star batter Jemimah Rodrigues will now represent Melbourne Stars instead of the Melbourne Renegades in the upcoming edition of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL). The right-handed batter also becomes the first Indian player to have signed for the Melbourne Stars.

Jemimah had an excellent season in the previous year's edition where she scored 333 runs at a strike rate of over 116. Talking about her numbers in international cricket, she made her debut in 2018 against South Africa at the age of just 17. The right-handed batter has played a total of 58 T20 Internationals, and 21 ODIs and has played in two ICC T20 World Cups for her nation, including the 2020 World Cup Final at the MCG.

Cannot wait to return to Melbourne to be a part of the Stars in WBBL 08: Jemimah Rodrigues 

"I am super excited to be a part of the Stars family. I've been told that I'm the first-ever Indian to sign for the Stars and it is my honour to do so. Melbourne has always been my favourite city in Australia and I can't wait to get back there!" said Jemimah as quoted by franchise's official website.

General Manager Blair Crouch says her signature is a landmark day for the club. "We have a huge following in India and to add a player of Jemimah's quality to our squad is a huge coup for the club. I'm sure Jemimah will quickly become a fan favourite and we look forward to seeing her as part of the Stars Family in WBBL|08."

It must be noted that the right-handed batter will first play in the Women's Asia Cup for India before joining the Melbourne Stars squad for the upcoming 8th edition of the Women's Big Bash League.

Melbourne Stars Current WBBL|08 squad: Meg Lanning, Lucy Cripps, Sophie Day, Nicole Faltum, Tess Flintoff, Kim Garth, Rhys McKenna, Sasha Moloney, Sophie Reid, Jemimah Rodrigues (IND), Annabel Sutherland.