Jemimah Rodrigues Controversy: Star cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues is embroiled in different types of controversies after the failure of the Women's T20 World Cup. Khar Gymkhana, one of the oldest clubs in Mumbai, has canceled Jemimah's membership. The reason is the allegations against his father. These allegations are related to religious conversion. Jemimah Rodrigues is a regular member of the Indian women's team. Till now he has played 3 Tests, 30 ODIs and 104 T20 matches for India.
According to Khar Gymkhana officials, some members had complained about the actions of Jemimah Rodrigues' father Ivan. Ivan Rodriguez is accused of participating in programs related to religious conversion. Ivan is also accused of using the club premises for religious activities and inciting people for religious conversion.
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Decision to cancel membership in AGM
According to The Indian Express, after these complaints, Khar Gymkhana called the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday. In this it was decided to cancel Jemima's membership. Khar Gymkhana President Vivek Devnani told the English newspaper, “The honorary membership of Jemimah Rodrigues has been cancelled. The members present in the general meeting took this decision by passing a resolution. There has been no comment from Jemimah Rodrigues or her father in this entire matter.
35 programs were organized in the club premises
Shiv Malhotra, associated with the management of Khar Gymkhana, spoke openly about this to the Indian Express. He said, 'It was found out that Jemimah's father was associated with an organization named Brother Manuel Ministries. He booked the Presidential Hall for almost one and a half years. During this period 35 programs were organized. We all know what was happening there. We have been hearing about conversion, but it is happening right under our noses.
Jemimah is a reliable batsman of the team
Right-handed batsman Jemimah Rodrigues played her first match for the Indian women's team in 2018. She has been a regular member of the team since then. He is counted among the reliable batsmen of the team. However, Jemimah did not live up to expectations in the Women's T20 World Cup. She could not touch the 25-run mark even once in the tournament; He scored 13, 23, 16 and 16 in four innings. Team India could not reach the semi-finals.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : October 22, 2024, 5:33 PM IST
