Jemimah Rodrigues Finds Her Feet as Captain Through Mistakes and Learnings
Jemimah Rodrigues captaincy has come into focus as Rodrigues Finds Her Feet as Captain Through Mistakes and Learnings. The decisions were made by the new Delhi Capitals captain and were bold and smart which contributed to the Royal Challengers Bangaluru being bowled out at 109 runs only.
The decisions were made by the new Delhi Capitals captain and were bold and smart
Jemimah Rodrigues is a very demonstrative enthusiast, and when her second over was on Saturday she was seen to be thoroughly animated. She wanted her fellow team members to respond to her in two noisy pleas against in-form Smriti Mandhana off Marizanne Kapp, but none of them could tell her in a definite manner. Having had both appeals rejected, it was up to the young captain to choose whether to take the DRS review or not.
The initial appeal was made following a slight sound off the flick down the leg side by Mandhana
The initial appeal was made following a slight sound off the flick down the leg side by Mandhana. Rodrigues ran away to Kapp and wicketkeeper Lizelle Lee, imploring with her whether they should. The 15-second timer was almost finished and without any clear confirmation, Kapp would eventually give the signal of uncertainty. Regardless of it, Rodrigues chose to take the review that was lost only nine balls into the game.
The same case was experienced only four deliveries after
The same case was experienced only four deliveries after when Kapp and Lee requested LBW. Rodrigues once more approached Lee who is also a certified umpire, though was not given much advice. She was running out of time, and indicated the review at the very last moment, when the no-ball siren was struck. Later replays revealed that had Kapp not overstepped, Mandhana would have been out and bowler was seen to be frustrated.
This is the first attempt of Rodrigues as captain in a major stage
This is the first attempt of Rodrigues as captain in a major stage other than in domestic cricket. This was subject to an unremitting camera focus, vocal crowd, and senior international players, such as Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp in her team, and therefore each decision was scrutinized intensely. To make the matter worse, there was a need to fill the shoes of Meg Lanning who helped DC to three consecutive WPL finals.
As RCB, after nine overs, had gone up to 61: 1
As RCB, after nine overs, had gone up to 61: 1, pressure was piled on to Rodrigues, with Delhi Capitals trailing Delhi in the points table of WPL. She took a strategic step in introducing Minnu Mani as an off-spin alternative to Mandhana, when the previous attempt of using Sneh Rana had not shown any outcome. The move immediately was a success, with DC filling the leg side of the field and Mani tempting Mandhana to a slog sweep which landed in a fielder in the boundary.
Spin was still doing the damage
Spin was still doing the damage and Shree Charani hit him at the other end. As RCB was struggling, Rodrigues had yet another big decision to make, do you hold Kapp or do you use her last over early. Her decision to attack put Kapp back into the game and the strategy proved successful when the middle stump of Georgia Voll was rattled. Rodrigues leaped over to congratulate, but it was clear that he was relieved and delighted.
On the other hand, the last of the overs of Kapp had been set aside
On the other hand, the last of the overs of Kapp had been set aside to the last in the reverse match, and this enabled the RCB to take control again. The initial strike was a difference this time round.
Wolvaardt however, after the match hailed the leadership of Rodrigues
Wolvaardt however, after the match hailed the leadership of Rodrigues when RCB fell by 109 points. She also emphasized the bold decision to have Kapp reintegrated earlier and cited the positive energy, communication skills, and connection ability of Rodrigues to fellow team members as having been instrumental to the team.
There was also the contribution of Rodrigues
There was also the contribution of Rodrigues. When Nadine de Klerk was on strike during the death overs, she tactfully piled the leg-side boundary and got herself in the mid-off position. Chinelle Henry has compelled the batter to aim at the off side so that Rodrigues received a shot wrongly timed and caught it calmly.
Rodrigues displayed undoubted success as a captain
Rodrigues displayed undoubted success as a captain just a week after DC were beaten by RCB by eight wickets. After the game, she acknowledged that she is enjoying the role and she is learning some of her mistakes, particularly in matters to do with bowling rotations. It has already started to bear fruits with her readiness to take risks and adjust.
During the winning runs, the score was made
During the winning runs, the score was made and Rodrigues was in the dugout cheering her teammates but enjoyed a warm moment with Minnu Mani. They still have two games to play and having placed second on the table, Delhi Capitals will be looking forward to the continuity of their young captain who will convincingly take them to the knockouts of the WPL.
Responses