India, Oct. 31 -- Imagine carrying a weight that's invisible, yet crushing. That's what anxiety can feel like. Jemimah Rodrigues, the Indian cricketer, opened up about her struggles with anxiety during the Women's World Cup after winning the Player of the Match in the semi-final. She revealed that she cried almost every day throughout the tournament, struggling to cope with the pressure and self-doubt. Also read | Jemimah Rodrigues fails to hold back tears in emotional moment with father after World Cup masterclass against Australia

Despite being dropped from the team earlier, Jemimah persevered and went on to score a match-winning century in the semi-final against Australia, steering India past the seven-time champions to secure a place...