Jemimah Rodrigues, the talented batter and newly appointed captain of Delhi Capitals, is known for mesmerizing bowlers on the cricket field. Recently, however, she showcased her skills off the pitch with a unique gift from cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar. In an Instagram video posted by Rodrigues, the legendary cricketer surprises her with a one-of-a-kind bat-shaped guitar, eliciting pure joy from the 25-year-old as she unwrapped the exquisite instrument. Rodrigues, who frequently shares her musical talents on social media, often posts videos of herself strumming the guitar and singing, either solo or alongside her teammates.
In a heartwarming moment, Rodrigues and Gavaskar jammed together, fulfilling a promise he made following India’s victory over Australia in the Women’s ODI World Cup semi-final last year. Gavaskar had pledged a jam session with Rodrigues if India emerged victorious, a feat they accomplished after defeating South Africa in the final. Rodrigues captured the moment with the caption, “Sunil sir kept his promise and we ended up jamming with the coolest Bat-ar ever.”