harmony between Indiabatting stars of jemima rodrigues And Richa Ghosh Cricket has long been a source of entertainment for fans, but few stories are as enjoyable as the one Jemima recently shared about a high-stakes sledging episode. Jemimah revealed this moment breakfast with champions Has gone viral among fans on 9 January 2026.
Jemimah Rodrigues reveals Richa Ghosh’s epic response to destroying Alyssa Healy’s sleaze
In a detailed account shared on the show, Jemima explained that this exchange was a perfect display of Richa’s calmness under pressure. Standing in the middle of a tense session during the one-off Test against India Australia at Wankhede in 2023, which India eventually won by 8 wickets, Alyssa HealyThe attempt to protect Richa backfired spectacularly. Jemima said, “I was constantly talking to Richa, telling her what to do, and Healy was getting upset.” He finally said, ‘Hey, your mother is talking, go and listen to her.’
Richa did not say anything then, but on the very next ball she played a beautiful square cut for four runs. Then she turned to Alyssa and said, ‘He said, mummy told me to hit fours.’ I was just laughing my head off; It was the perfect comeback.” This witty reply not only silenced the Australian captain but also demonstrated the strong emotional support system within the Indian dressing room. Jemimah said Richa’s ability to turn sledgehammers into motivation is what makes her such a dangerous opponent, as she is undeterred by verbal volleys and instead lets her bat do the talking, often with a cheeky smile.
Richa Ghosh is a real gangster pic.twitter.com/pOHzVmG4p4
– RCBIAN Official (@RcbianOfficial) 8 January 2026
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From partners to rivals: Richa and Jemimah set to clash in WPL 2026 edition
While they share a great dynamism in the national blue, the beginning of Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 On January 9th these best friends have officially been turned into high-stakes rivals. Jemimah takes on a huge new responsibility as she steps up as captain this season Delhi Capitals (DC) after the veteran’s departure meg lanningOn the other side of the fence, Richa remains the ‘engine’ and primary finisher for the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB),
The change from batting partners to opposing tactical minds has added a fascinating layer to the tournament, as Jemimah now has the challenging task of setting the field to stop the ‘finishing’ power that she usually hails from the non-striker’s end. This rivalry is set to be one of the most-watched storylines of the season, especially as Delhi look to shed their ‘runners-up’ tag and finally clinch the trophy under Jemima’s leadership.
The rivalry is further intensified by the fact that both players are at the peak of their respective games at the moment, fresh from a successful domestic cycle. Richa, having already crossed the 1,000-run mark in Women’s T20I at a formidable strike rate, is RCB’s weapon of choice in the death overs, while Jemimah’s tactical development as a leader has made DC one of the most balanced teams on paper.
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