Jemimah Rodrigues has backed young fast bowler Nandini Sharma to perform well for India. BCCI announced this on Sunday Team for T20 World Cup and England tourNandani earned a place in both the T20I and Test teams. The 24-year-old was included in the squad after Amanjot Kaur and Kashvi Gautam were ruled out due to injuries.

Nandini previously played under Jemima at Delhi Capitals and left a strong impression. She took 17 wickets in 10 matches at an economy rate of 8.31 and also became First Indian fast bowler to take a hat-trick In the history of the tournament, Gujarat achieved the feat against the giants.

Jemima said that the rich experience of the Indian team will play an important role in helping Nandini establish herself and grow at the international level.

“Nandini has been a great player for us throughout the WPL. To be honest, when we got her, we didn’t know what to expect; we knew she had talent,” Jemima was quoted as saying by PTI.

“When she came on the big stage of the WPL in front of the world, the way she performed, not only in the five-wicket haul (5/33 vs Gujarat Giants) but in every single game, she was consistent,” Jemimah said.

Jemima added: “I know this team will welcome him, prepare him well and there is a lot of experience in this team and it will bring out the best in him.”

Ahead of the T20 World Cup, India will get a chance to assess Nandini during the three-match series in England from May 28 to June 2. India are set to begin their World Cup campaign against Fatima Sana’s Pakistan on June 14 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Nandini has joined Kranti Gaur, Renuka Singh Thakur and Arundhati Reddy as part of the fast offensive for the global event.

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