Brisbane, Nov 9 (PTI) Jemimah Rodrigues’ return to competitive cricket after the high of the World Cup triumph turned out to be a quiet one as the Indian batting superstar managed only six runs in her team Brisbane Heat’s seven-wicket defeat against Melbourne Renegades in the Women’s Big Bash League here Sunday.

Rodrigues, who was playing her first match since India’s historic ODI World Cup win last week, looked eager to make an impact but got out after facing nine balls, edging Alice Capsey to Deandra Dottin at backward point.

Rodrigues’ subdued return may have disappointed her growing fan base but her presence added star value to the contest.

Brisbane Heat posted a video on their X handle, showing a smiling Jemimah making he way to the pitch, saying," I am here in Brisbane, can you be

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