"Run banana, wo kya hota hain. mera cringe reel dekh aur gaana sun"
So it came from trolls questioning her focus – suggesting she cared more about her social media than her batting. The power of the line now, after her World Cup heroics, lies in irony: the same words used to mock her now stand as a badge of defiance and poetic justice.
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In a society where women's empowerment is often discussed but rarely uncomplicated, expectations still weigh heavy. Social expectations – spoken and unspoken – still shape how women are seen, even when they excel. And national icons aren't immune. Just ask Jemimah Rodrigues.
One of the most vibrant faces of Indian cricket, Jemimah has always played with joy. Her guitar, her songs, her easy laughter – they've made her a fan favourite, and also, unfairly, a target. Critics said an athlete shouldn't smile after defeat or sing when runs were hard to find. Her reels and posts were picked apart, as if happiness itself were a distraction.
But on Thursday, Jemimah respon
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