When faith shines brighter than victory


Until now, I’ve never really understood or liked cricket. To me, it was just a game that stirred wild excitement among fans — I thought they were crazy or I was missing something. I watched from a distance, often wondering why people were so obsessed with it.  

 

But on 31 October, something shifted. I read about Jemimah Rodrigues, a young Indian female cricketer, who led her team to victory against Australia. I saw something far greater than athletic skill. When the victory came, she cried — and then did something rare. She thanked Jesus first. 


Yes, Jemimah Rodrigues openly gave God the glory for her success in her interview. In multiple accounts of her post-match interview, Jemimah specifically said, "Firstly I would like to thank Jesus as I couldn't do it on my own," pointing upward before speaking into the microphone. She explained how prayer, Scripture, and her faith in Christ empowered her through a mentally challenging period, quoting Exodus 14:14: "The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still".​

 

Throughout the coverage, she repeated the Bible verse and emphasized that it was God who carried her through her anxiety and self-doubt, touching viewers by making her sporting victory a testimony of faith. Social media and Christian organizations also reinforced that Jemimah’s post-match comments were a public testimony, declaring her strength and success belong to Christ and giving Him full credit for her achievements. 


In a nation where openly professing faith in Christ can be seen as a threat, her boldness was nothing short of courageous. There was no showmanship, no attempt to blend faith into cultural comfort. Just simple, pure gratitude — conviction without theatrics, humility without apology.


She thanked her team, praised her captain Harmanpreet Kaur, and reminded the world what true leadership looks like — shared glory, not solitary boasting.

 

Her public confession of faith echoed Paul’s words in Romans 1:16 -For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.

 

Jemimah wasn’t ashamed to give glory to God and openly confess Him.

 

And it made me pause and ask — am I?

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  1. AnonymousNovember 1, 2025 at 11:45 AM

    Indeed what a testimony and character of a good sportsman. he thanked her team, praised her captain Harmanpreet Kaur, and reminded the world what true leadership looks like — shared glory, not solitary boasting.

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