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Brisbane Heat released Jemimah Rodrigues from WBBL after she stayed in India to support Smriti Mandhana, whose wedding was postponed due to her father’s health issue.
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Brisbane Heat has released Jemimah Rodrigues from the remainder of the Women’s Big Bash League, the side said ina stement on Thursday.
Rodrigues returned to India after the Heat’s match against the Hobart Hurricanes 10 days ago due to a pre-arranged commitment to attend Indian teammate Smriti Mandhana’s wedding last weekend. However, the celebrations were postponed due to a health issue concerning Mandhana’s father.
Heat said Rodrigues will remain in India to support her teammate, and the Heat has consented to her absence for the final four games of the WBBL season.
Brisbane Heat CEO Terry Svenson expressed disappointment that fans would not see more of Rodrigues playing but emphasized that the decision was made in her best interest.
“It has obviously been a challenging time for Jemi, so while it is unfortunate that she will take no further part in the WBBL, we were more than willing to agree to her request to remain in India,’’ he said.
“The Heat club obviously wish her and Smriti Mandhana’s family all the best for the future.
“Jemi told us she was disappointed not to be coming back and has passed on her appreciation to the club and the Heat fans for being so understanding of the circumstances. She has been in touch with the players and wished them all the best for the rest of their games,” Svenson said.
This was the second season Rodrigues had signed with the Heat, after being the club’s number one pick at the International Player draft earlier this year.
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Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes cricket content, havin…Read More
Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes cricket content, havin… Read More
November 27, 2025, 12:42 IST
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