Star Indian batter Jemimah Rodrigues has signed for the Melbourne Stars for Women’s Big Bash League season 8.
Jemimah Rodrigues played for Melbourne Renegades previously, where she played 13 games in Women’s Big Bash League Season 7.
She Scored 333 runs at a strike rate of over 116 last season.
Rodrigues said she cannot wait to return to Melbourne to be a part of the Stars in WBBL|08.
“I am super excited to be a part of the Stars family. I’ve been told that I’m the first ever Indian to sign for the Stars and it is my honour to do so.
“Melbourne has always been my favourite city in Australia and also I can’t wait to get back there!”
General Manager Blair Crouch says her signature is a landmark day for the club.
“We have a huge following in India and to add a player of Jemimah’s quality to our squad is huge coup for the club.
“I’m sure Jemimah will quickly become a fan favourite and we look forward to seeing her as part of the Stars Family in WBBL|08.”
Melbourne Stars WBBL|08 Squad
Meg Lanning, Lucy Cripps, Sophie Day, Nicole Faltum, Tess Flintoff, Kim Garth, Rhys McKenna, Sasha Moloney, Sophie Reid, Jemimah Rodrigues (IND), Annabel Sutherland.
