Jemimah Rodrigues embraces Fatima Sana after The Hundred match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 4:00 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Jemimah Rodrigues hugged Pakistan captain Fatima Sana following a match in The Hundred on July 30, 2026, in Southampton. This gesture contradicted Team India's 'no handshake' protocol established after recent tensions in India-Pakistan cricket relations. Rodrigues contributed 28 runs for Southern Brave, who posted a total of 140 runs. Birmingham Phoenix fell short, finishing with 116 runs. The embrace occurred after the match, highlighting the human connection between players despite ongoing political tensions.
- •The match took place on July 30, 2026, in Southampton.
- •Rodrigues scored 28 runs, contributing to Southern Brave's 140 total.
- •Birmingham Phoenix finished with 116 runs in response.
- •The 'no handshake' protocol was enacted after recent tensions between India and Pakistan.
- •The hug reflects a personal connection despite national rivalries.
- 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — Jemimah Rodrigues hugs Pakistan captain Fatima Sana in The Hundred despite India’s strict 'no handshake' protocol
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