Nasser Hussain’s Old Post with Jemimah Rodrigues Goes Viral After Her World Cup Semifinal Heroics

Cricket fans are celebrating not just India’s stunning semifinal win but also a heartwarming “blast from the past.” An old photo of Nasser Hussain with a young Jemimah Rodrigues has gone viral following her spectacular match-winning century against Australia in the ICC Women’s World Cup semifinal in Navi Mumbai.

The image, originally shared by Hussain over seven years ago, featured the caption:

“Remember the name… Jemimah Rodrigues… did some throw downs with her today. She’s going to be a star for India.”

That early prediction has aged perfectly. Jemimah’s unbeaten 127-run knock powered India to chase down 339 runs, the highest successful chase in Women’s World Cup history. Her composed partnership of 167 runs with Harmanpreet Kaur (89) laid the foundation for India’s historic victory, taking them to the final against South Africa.

A Story of Grit and Redemption

Now 25, Jemimah’s journey has been one of perseverance. After facing form slumps and mental health challenges, she made a strong comeback in this World Cup. Following the semifinal, she shared that her focus and faith helped her push through exhaustion:

“When Harman got out, I took it as a sign to take more responsibility. That moment actually helped me refocus.”

Fans across the cricketing world have flooded social media with praise, calling her innings one of the finest in India’s women’s cricket history.

A Vision Fulfilled

Nasser Hussain’s resurfaced tweet has become symbolic — a reminder of the global recognition Jemimah’s potential commanded even as a teenager. His foresight has now come full circle, as Jemimah stands at the heart of India’s World Cup dream.

The viral photo captures more than a throwback — it’s the story of belief, growth, and a young girl who became the star everyone was told to remember.

Originally published on newsworldstime.com.