NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket fans will have a chance to witness legendary Sunil Gavaskar and Jemimah Rodrigues humming together if India emerge victorious against South Africa in the ICC Women's World Cup final on Sunday.
Gavaskar mentioned that if Jemimah agrees, he will sing a song while she plays the guitar. Notably, the duo had already performed together at the 2024 BCCI Awards, where they sang 'Kya Hua Tera Wada' from the popular film 'Hum Kisise Kum Naheen'.
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"All I can say, if India win the World Cup, she and I, if she is okay to do that, we will sing a song together. She with the guitar and I will sing a song. We did that in the BCCI awards some time back," Gavaskar told India Today.
"There was a band who were playing there, so we decided to let's go and do something. We sang a song. She was on her guitar; she plays it very well. If India win, if she's happy to do that with an old man, I am up for it," he added.
Talking about Jemimah, the 25-year-old delivered a once-in-a-lifetime performance, staying unbeaten on 127 off 134 balls as India successfully chased down 339 - the highest run chase in the history of women's ODIs. She was also instrumental in a crucial 167-run third-wicket partnership with captain Harmanpreet Kaur.
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Gavaskar further praised Jemimah's all-round impact, highlighting her sharp fielding and energy on the field, which played a key role in keeping Australia below the 350-run mark.
"She has got some experience. She has also played in overseas leagues. She has played in the Big Bash and the Hundred. She knows how to build the innings. She has the experience, and we all know, she has had the ability," said Gavaskar.
"Please do not forget what she did in the field. She did two fantastic run-outs. While we are all going gaga about her innings with the bat, do not forget her contributions in the field. India could have been chasing 350, who knows," he added.
