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"Thank you Jemimah…": Deepika Padukone steps up to support Rodrigues' mental health concerns

Sakshi Sharma

Jemimah Rodrigues and Deepika Padukone (Source: AFP)Jemimah Rodrigues and Deepika Padukone (Source: AFP)

After leading India to a stunning victory against Australia in the second semifinal of the ongoing Women's World Cup 2025, star batter Jemimah Rodrigues is winning hearts both on and off the field. The young star scored a match-winning 127 not out off 134 balls to guide India into the final.

After the match, she made an emotional confession that touched millions, including Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone. The Bajirao Mastani actress raised Jemimah for her courage and vulnerability in speaking openly about her battle with anxiety.

 Jemimah’s brave confession after semifinal heroics

During the post-match presentation, Jemimah Rodrigues got emotional as she revealed her personal struggle with anxiety. The young cricketer shared how difficult the past few weeks had been, explaining that she often broke down and found it hard to cope.

“I'll be very vulnerable here because I know if someone is watching this – might be going through the same thing, and that’s my purpose of saying it,” Jemimah said. “I was going through a lot of anxiety at the start of the tournament she added.

 Jemimah also credited her teammates and friends for standing by her throughout the tournament, saying their support helped her regain confidence and focus.

Deepika Padukone’s message of support

On Friday, actor Deepika Padukone took to her Instagram Stories to express her admiration for Jemimah’s openness. She re-shared a video of the cricketer speaking about her struggle with anxiety and wrote a heartfelt message.

Deepika captioned the post -"Thank you, Jemimah Rodrigues… for your vulnerability and for sharing your story.”

It is important to note that Deepika herself has spoken openly about her own battle with depression. She also started a foundation, 'Live Love Laugh', to promote mental wellness and awareness.

India will now take on South Africa in the summit clash on Sunday, November 2, and fans will expect the same performance from the 'Women in Blue'.