Smriti Mandhana has proven how important she is to Indian batsman Jemimah Rodrigues. Jemimah will not play in the final four matches of the Women's Big Bash League. Find out the full story.

Jemimah Rodrigues: Star batsman Jemimah Rodrigues, who helped Team India win the World Cup, has taken a surprising decision and decided not to play in the WBBL . Jemimah was included in the Brisbane Heat team, but now this player is not going to Australia. Interestingly, Jemimah Rodrigues has taken this decision keeping in mind her friend and Indian team opener Smriti Mandhana. In fact, Mandhana has been facing a great grief for the last few days. Her marriage to Palash Muchhal has been postponed. Her father suffered a minor heart attack on the wedding day, after which this decision was taken. Jemimah wants to be with Mandhana during this difficult time.

Jemima took a big step for Mandhana

On Jemimah Rodrigues ' decision not to play in the WBBL , Brisbane Heat has said in an official statement that the Indian player will stay in India to support Mandhana. She will not be returning to Australia to play the last four matches of the league. Brisbane Heat CEO Terry Sevenson said, " This is a difficult time for Jemimah. It is very disappointing that she will not be able to participate in the last four matches of the Women's Big Bash League. We respect her wish to stay in India. The Brisbane Heat team stands with Jemimah and Mandhana's family. " Jemimah's decision to not play the last four matches may have caused her financial loss, but the step she took for her friend is being appreciated by the fans.

Jemima attended Mandhana's wedding.

Mandhana's wedding was scheduled to take place on November 23rd in Sangli. She was also engaged to music composer Palash Muchhal, but on the morning of the wedding, Mandhana's father's health deteriorated and he had to be taken to the hospital. Mandhana's father is now said to be stable. However, Palash Muchhal also fell ill on the wedding day and is currently in a Mumbai hospital. There is no information about when the couple will marry.