Jemimah Rodrigues has taken a crucial step towards resuming competitive cricket after completing her three-month rehab for a high-grade right hamstring tear. The 26-year-old has joined the Mumbai team in Pune and will play for the remainder of the Senior Women's T20 Elite league.

The injury occurred during Rodrigues' game for Southern Brave against Welsh Fire in the Women's Hundred in England on August 3. Further scans conducted at the BCCI Center of Excellence confirmed that Rodrigues had suffered a high-grade hamstring tear to her right leg.

Which tournaments did Jemimah Rodrigues miss during her recovery?

Jemimah Rodrigues announced her injury news via an Instagram post on October 30.

“Life Update: HAMSTRING IS FIT TO PLAY! Finally after 3 months of rehabilitation, I cannot wait to get playing!”

Rodrigues has been missing from some key fixtures between August and October, including India's white ball home series against Zimbabwe, Women's T20 Asia Cup in UAE and the Asian Games in Japan. This is a huge blow for India batsman Rodrigues.

Suffering a Grade High hamstring could mean a long road to recovery. Rodrigues has been under the care of the BCCI medical staff while completing her rehab at their Center of Excellence.

However, Rodrigues will be able to get back into match fitness after returning to the Senior Women's T20 Elite tournament in Pune.

How does it affect India's tour of South Africa?

Having been cleared fit, Rodrigues will be looking to make a solid impact in the upcoming multi-format series against South Africa in December 2026. Rodrigues will have the chance to get back into match form after performing well in Pune.

October 30 has become a key date for Rodrigues. She played an incredible innings of 127 against Australia in the Women's ODI World Cup at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

This date is also incredibly significant for Rodrigues as it was the day in 2025 she played her memorable innings.

One year on and Rodrigues has announced she has completed her rehab. Rodrigues will now be looking to return to competitive cricket after having a difficult few months. She will want to make a successful return to increase her chances of being selected for India's tour of South Africa.

One year on and Rodrigues has announced she has completed her rehab. Rodrigues will now be looking to return to competitive cricket after having a difficult few months. She will want to make a successful return to increase her chances of being selected for India's tour of South Africa.