India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of The Hundred after sustaining a hamstring injury. Rodrigues joined Southern Brave as a direct signing for £60,000 (approximately US$80,000) and has been one of the franchise’s most consistent performers this season.
She scored 143 runs in six innings and played a key role in Southern Brave’s strong campaign, with the team currently joint-top of the women’s competition on 20 points alongside Trent Rockets, who lead on net run rate.
The 25-year-old has also earned two Player-of-the-Match awards for her performances. Her absence represents a significant setback for Southern Brave as the competition enters its decisive phase. Southern Brave have two games remaining to secure automatic qualification for the final by finishing top of the table, with Manchester Super Giants and Trent Rockets as their remaining opponents.
Rodrigues’ withdrawal may also present a concern for India ahead of the Women’s Asia Cup, which is scheduled to begin in the UAE later this month. The full extent of Rodrigues’ hamstring injury has not yet been determined, and her withdrawal could be a precautionary measure aimed at protecting her fitness and preventing further damage. India’s campaign begins against Thailand in Dubai on August 30.
Southern Brave have moved quickly to replace Rodrigues, signing Australian all-rounder Charli Knott. Knott returns to the Utilita Bowl after featuring for the side in the 2024 edition. She has had an excellent T20 summer in England, scoring 404 runs and taking 27 wickets-the most in the competition-during The Blaze’s Vitality Blast-winning campaign.