Summary
Doctors discovered a high‑grade tear in her hamstring, a serious muscle injury.
She will stay home to rest and heal before returning to cricket.
Key Points
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Jemimah Rodrigues is 25 years old and plays for India.
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She was selected for two big sports events: the Asia Cup and the Asian Games.
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A medical examination showed a serious tear in the hamstring muscle at the back of her thigh.
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Because of the injury, she has been ruled out of both competitions.
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She will focus on recovery and hopes to play again later.
New Words to Learn
7 wordshamstring
the muscle at the back of the upper leg
high‑grade tear
a serious split in a muscle
medical examination
a check‑up by doctors
ruled out
not allowed to take part
Asia Cup
a major cricket tournament for Asian countries
Asian Games
a large sports festival with many different games in Asia
Board of Control for Cricket in India
the organization that manages cricket in India
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