'Lose to anyone but Pakistan'- Jemimah Rodrigues reflects on pressure ahead of T20 World Cup opener

India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has highlighted the heightened emotions surrounding the India-Pakistan rivalry ahead of their Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 opener in Birmingham on Sunday. The youngster also addressed the external pressure that comes with the fixture and the cultural weight attached to it. She also recalled how expectations around the contest extend beyond the team environment and into everyday interactions.