The exchange quickly caught fans’ attention for its sincerity, reflecting the growing spirit of mutual respect among women cricketers in South Asia.

Emotions were running high for Rodrigues after she hit the winning shot off Australia spinner Sophie Molineux, with the India batter putting a difficult few weeks behind her and fulfilling a lifelong dream to lead the side into the World Cup final against South Africa on Sunday.

Jemimah Rodrigues hit an unbeaten 127 to make India pull off a record ODI chase of 339 against Australia in a thrilling second semi-final of the Women's World Cup on Thursday.

India must quickly move on from Friday's shock defeat against New Zealand to revive their fortunes in the women's T20 World Cup, batter Jemimah Rodrigues said.

Cricket was one of five additional sports proposed by the LA28 Organising Committee, and at the LA 2028, cricket will feature its widely popular, fast-paced T20 format.

Sajana Sajeevan and Asha Sobahana earn maiden call-ups.