Jemimah Rodrigues talked about what fuels India ahead of the next ICC Women's T20 World Cup, after they won the 50-over title at home just months ago.

At the IISM Degree Distribution event in 2026, she stood beside head coach Amol Muzumdar, both pointing toward a restless desire to grow past that victory. Though quiet moments passed between words, the energy stayed sharp.

Because of how things unfolded last season, there’s now a different kind of weight behind every move. From one breath to the next, it isn’t just confidence, it’s something deeper.

“There’s definitely added motivation now. After winning one, the aim is to win another,” she explained, pointing out how the team’s thinking has evolved. Their success fuels a new drive, pushing them toward the world T20 scene with quiet confidence building behind every step.

Jemimah Rodrigues reveals India’s title-winning mindset

Long before the roster was made public, Jemimah pointed out, the real work had already started. Right after the 2025 World Cup, she said, the group got back into motion under Muzumdar's lead, shaping what came next. Starting then, steady prep became routine. That moment marked the quiet beginning of something bigger.

“Our preparation has been strong from the start. Right after the last World Cup, during the Sri Lanka series, the coach told us that was where the journey for the next one begins. We’ve been working towards this from day one,” she explained, stressing the value of long-term planning.

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What stood out was how Jemimah highlighted young Nandani, whose steady play has turned heads. Not just one game, she's proven herself time after time on the field. The belief is there, clear and quiet, that big stages won’t weigh her down. Instead, they might just lift her higher.

India misses Amanjot Kaur now, sidelined by an injury lasting months. Though she swings both bat and ball, it was her sharp spells that lifted the team last time around. Her spot stays empty, leaving gaps hard to fill quickly.

Amol Muzumdar admitted it won’t be simple stepping into her shoes, given how often she delivered when needed. Then came Harmanpreet Kaur’s take: injuries happen, sure, yet someone like Amanjot leaves big gaps when gone. Her voice carried quiet confidence, though, expecting full strength again soon.

India lands in Group A alongside Australia, then meets Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Netherlands. Starting June 14, their first match unfolds sharply against Pakistan.

Bolstered by a mix of seasoned players alongside fresh talent, India steps into the event sure-footed, eyes set on lifting yet another world trophy amid their string of late triumphs.

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