As Team India celebrated their historic ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 triumph, star batter Jemimah Rodrigues brought back a heartwarming moment that added melody to the nation’s victory. Soon after the team lifted the trophy, Rodrigues reminded legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar of a promise he had made earlier in the tournament—to sing a duet with her if India won the World Cup.
The idea stemmed from Gavaskar’s admiration for Jemimah’s brilliant performance in the semi-final against Australia, where she played a match-winning knock of 127*. The veteran commentator had expressed his wish to join her in a musical duet if India went on to win the title. True to her lively spirit, Jemimah didn’t let the moment pass and decided to remind him in the most cheerful way possible.
The Viral Video Message And Gavaskar’s Earlier Words
Following India’s victory over South Africa in the final, Jemimah shared a delightful Instagram post featuring a special message for Gavaskar. In her video, she said, “Hi Sunil Gavaskar sir, I saw your message. You said that if India wins the World Cup, we will both sing a song together. I am ready with the guitar, and I hope you are ready with your mic. Lots of love.” The post quickly went viral as fans loved the camaraderie between the young star and the legendary opener.
Jemimah Rodrigues’s message reflected both her playful charm and respect for the cricketing icon. The video also included a clip from an earlier event where the two had performed together at the BCCI Awards, offering fans a glimpse of their shared musical chemistry. Gavaskar’s previous remarks about the duet had come on Sports Today, where he had said, “If India wins the World Cup, she and I—if she’s okay with it—will sing a song together. She’ll have her guitar, and I’ll sing along.”
A Heartwarming Bond Across Generations
Sunil Gavaskar’s fondness for Jemimah and her talent go beyond cricket, symbolising the bond between two generations of Indian cricket. Reflecting on their earlier performance, he had recalled, “We actually did that once at one of the BCCI Awards a couple of years back. There was a band playing, and we just decided to join in.”
“She was on the guitar, and I sang with whatever voice I have. But if India wins, I’d love to do it again—if she’s happy to do that, happy to do that with an old man. I’m all for it.” With India’s World Cup win, fans are now eagerly waiting for the much-anticipated musical reunion between Jemimah Rodrigues and Sunil Gavaskar—a joyful blend of cricket, music, and mutual admiration.
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