Star middle-order batsman Jemimah Rodrigues of the Indian women’s cricket team has been ruled out of ‘The Hundred’ tournament being played in England due to a hamstring injury. Her franchise, Southern Brave, confirmed the decision on Saturday. The injury, which comes just three weeks before the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026, which begins in Dubai on August 28, has raised concerns for the Indian team management.
Women’s Asia Cup 2026: Jemimah Rodrigues ruled out of ‘The Hundred’ due to injury, doubts over her participation in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026
Women’s Asia Cup 2026
Hamstring injury worsens, Charlie Knott included in the squad
25-year-old Jemimah suffered a hamstring strain while playing for Southern Brave in England. Southern Brave has signed Australian all-rounder Charlie Knott as an injury replacement. Jemimah has been a strong pillar of Southern Brave’s middle order in the tournament, scoring 143 runs in six innings at an average of 35.75 and a strike rate of 131.19.
Official Statement
“We confirm that due to Jemimah Rodrigues’ injury, we have named Charlie Knott as her replacement for the remaining matches of ‘The Hundred’. We wish Jemimah a speedy recovery.”
— (Official Social Media Handle)
Race for Recovery Ahead of Asia Cup, Options Considered
The Women’s T20 Asia Cup begins on August 28th. The Indian team will begin its campaign against Thailand on August 30th. India will then face Hong Kong China on September 3rd and arch-rivals Pakistan on September 5th. Jemimah has less than three weeks left to prove her fitness. If she fails to recover in time, the selectors may consider the names of Yastika Bhatia and Pratika Rawal in the national team.
Women’s Asia Cup 2026: Full schedule for 8 teams
Eight teams are participating in the tournament, which will be held from August 28 to September 13 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. They have been divided into two groups:
Group A: India, Pakistan, Thailand, Hong Kong China
Group B: Sri Lanka (defending champions), Bangladesh, UAE, Indonesia
List of group stage and knockout matches (from 8:00 PM IST):
August 28: Thailand vs. Hong Kong China
August 29: Sri Lanka vs. UAE
August 30: India vs. Thailand
August 31: Bangladesh vs. Indonesia
September 1: Pakistan vs. Thailand
September 2: Sri Lanka vs. Indonesia
September 3: India vs. Hong Kong China
September 4: UAE vs. Indonesia
September 5: India vs. Pakistan
September 6: Sri Lanka vs. Bangladesh
September 7: Pakistan vs. Hong Kong China
September 8: Bangladesh vs. UAE
September 10: Semi-final 1 (A1 vs. B2)
September 11: Semi-final 2 (B1 vs. A2)
September 13: Final