Father was accused of ‘conversion’
On the basis of Jemimah Rodrigues’ inning of 127 runs, India has made it to the final of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup. India has reached the World Cup final for the third time. Jemima has been the hero of India’s victory, she had tears in her eyes after winning the match. However, Jemima’s membership of Khar Gymkhana Club was terminated just a year ago. This is the reason why she could not control her emotions. It is counted among the oldest clubs of Mumbai. After India’s victory, Jemimah Rodrigues has once again come into the limelight.
This is the first time in the knockout of the Women’s ODI World Cup, when a team has made a successful change of more than 300. Jemimah Rodrigues was thrown out of Khar Gymkhana Club in October last year. During that time, many types of allegations were made against Jemima’s father Ivan.
facilities were closed
After leaving the club, many types of facilities available to Jemima were stopped. Along with this she became mentally disturbed. He mentioned this even after the victory, saying that he had only the Bible to support him. Jemima scored unbeaten 127 runs on 116 balls and helped India achieve the target of 339 runs against Australia.
After India’s victory, Jemima thanked the fans and God. Jemima said that in the end she was just remembering what was written in the Bible that stand quietly and God will fight for me.
What was the whole matter?
Khar Gymkhana is counted among the oldest clubs of Mumbai. It was alleged by some members of this club that Jemima’s father Vivaan Rodriguez had used the premises for religious activities. Along with this, there is also an attempt to convert people’s religion. According to a report, Jemima’s father had organized 35 such events in a year in the club itself. This was the reason why the club members canceled his membership after the meeting.
According to the rules of the club, religious and political activities are completely banned here. The whole matter came to light when former club president Nitin Gadekar told about such an event.
Membership was canceled after the proposal
After the allegations against Jemima’s father, a meeting of the members was called, in which all the allegations were discussed. After reviewing the complaints, a proposal to terminate the membership was brought. Most of the members present in the meeting had decided to expel him from the club. This is the reason why he was removed. Whereas Jemima was given membership of this club for 3 years in the year 2023. People had different opinions on this decision of the club. However, after the role he played in the victory of Team India, people are seen supporting him wholeheartedly.
What did Jemima say after the victory?
Jemima said after India’s victory, last time I was thrown out of the World Cup, but this time I have got a chance. There were many people here who helped me. I was mentally disturbed, I cried every day. I read the Bible scriptures and it helped me. Jemima further said, I think all I had to do was get on the field and God took care of everything.