Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:17pm on 31 Oct 2025,Friday Entertainment
Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone praised cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues for courageously revealing her anxiety struggles following India's historic ICC Women's World Cup semifinal victory over Australia. The 25-year-old cricketer broke down at the post-match press conference, admitting she cried almost daily while battling anxiety and self-doubt, especially after being dropped from initial matches. Deepika reposted the emotional video, thanking Jemimah for her vulnerability. Rodrigues credited her parents and teammate Arundhati for daily support during the difficult phase, stating she felt "numb" during anxious moments. Her unbeaten 127 powered India's record chase of 339 runs, securing a five-wicket victory and Sunday's final spot against South Africa at Navi Mumbai.
