Despite lacking a good portion of the competitors final yr as a result of a wrist damage, Rodrigues was one of many main run-scorers within the inaugural season of the Hundred.
According to espncricinfo, the Northern Superchargers had initially chosen to not retain her forward of this yr’s draft in March. However, they’ve now introduced her again into the facet as an damage alternative.
This news comes amid Australia’s choice to withdraw two distinguished gamers, Alyssa Healy and Ellyse Perry, from the event as a result of accidents sustained throughout Australia’s second ODI towards Ireland.
With this improvement, Rodrigues joins three different Indian gamers within the Hundred this yr. India captain Harmanpreet Kaur will play for Trent Rockets, India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana will symbolize Southern Brave, and younger wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh will take the sphere for London Spirit.
The event is about to start on August 1 and can run till August 27.
The 22-year-old Rodrigues was quoted as saying in a launch, “I’m so excited to be back in The Hundred. It’s a world class competition and I’ve had so much taking part in it previously.”
“I was very disappointed to have to withdraw last year through injury so it’s great to be back. Headingley is a brilliant ground to play at with great fans and I can’t wait to be back out there,” she added.
Rodrigues had an ordinary run in the inaugural season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) in March this year when she was named the vice-captain of the Delhi Capitals.
However, her match-winning all-round show against Bangladesh (86 and 4/3) helped India level their three-match ODI series 1-1.
(With PTI inputs)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com