Jemimah Rodrigues will return to action after 4 month
\n\nAfter a long layoff due to injury, Jemimah Rodrigues returned to the Indian team and was named in the squad for all three formats for the upcoming all-format tour of South Africa, where the Women in Blue will play a one-off Test match as well as three ODIs and T20Is each. This will be the final assignment for the team in international cricket before the ICC Women's Champions Trophy, which will be played in the T20I format and hosted by India from 14th to 28th February.
\n\nInterestingly, despite Jemimah's returns, she has not been handed the vice-captaincy duty in any format. Post Mandhana's elevation to captain after Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down, Shafali (T20I) and Deepti (ODIs) were named the deputies for the home series against Zimbabwe, where Jemimah was not available due to injuries.
\n\nDespite her return, Jemimah has not been named in the leadership group, with Deepti named as the vice-captain in the longest format for what will be the national team's first Test match against South Africa.
\n\nJemimah last played for India in the historic one-off Test match against England at Lord's in July. She suffered a hamstring injury…
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