Rodrigues, who scored unbeaten 76 against New Zealand and 127 against Australia to help India lift the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup, thanked Shetty for guiding her from the age of nine. The gesture follows a tradition of Indian cricketers rewarding early mentors, such as Virat Kohli and the Pandya brothers. Shetty, who now runs the Kkalpavriksha Cricket Clinic in Bandra, has coached Rodrigues for two decades and was thrilled by the heartfelt gift. cricket-ipl.co.za
Jemimah Rodrigues Gifts SUV to Childhood Coach
After starring in India’s 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup victory, Jemimah Rodrigues surprised her childhood coach Prashant Shetty with a brand‑new SUV.
