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Français (Afrique)Indian star Jemimah Rodrigues stated that the team's victory in the 2025 ICC Women's World Cup has fuelled their ambition as they look forward to the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy in 2027. She described the upcoming event as a major milestone for the women's team as they look to add more international success.
Speaking on JioHotstar's 'Follow the Blues', Rodrigues explained how lifting the 2025 World Cup trophy sharpened India's commitment to maintaining their status at the top of international cricket ahead of the February 2027 tournament.
"We've tasted success once, and we know what it feels like to be at the top. The more you taste it, the more you want to be there. So, I think our team is working towards that, and yes, the Champions Trophy is going to be very special. It's happening for the first time ever in women's cricket, and I'll be a part of it for the first time as well, so it'll be pretty special, and I'm really looking forward to it. I think mindset-wise, nothing changes. At the end of the day, it's about the team and how to make the team win, and that always stays," she said.
Jemimah previews the South Africa tour
Before turning their attention to the Champions Trophy, India will embark on a seven-match multi-format tour of South Africa in December. The schedule features a single Test in Gqeberha starting December 9, followed by a three-match ODI series from December 16, and three T20Is beginning December 26.
Rodrigues believes the upcoming series will be a test for the team, highlighting the competitive history between the two sides.
"It's going to be a really exciting series for sure. Both teams have been doing really well. We've had a lot of rivalry lately and played a lot of matches against South Africa. I think it's going to be great, with two of the top teams in the world facing each other in South Africa. It's going to be a great challenge, and we're really looking forward to it," she concluded.
Rodrigues recently returned from the UK, where a hamstring injury ended her run with the Southern Brave in The Hundred 2026.