India, April 25 -- Cricketer Jemimah Jessica Rodrigues has been a key member of the squad that won the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup. Now, the middle-order batter opens up about powering through physically draining and mentally taxing days during her periods. Opening up on having to navigate the unspoken silence around menstruation for women in sports, she tells us, "I think the biggest misconception is that menstruation makes you weak or impacts performance." For Jemimah, the first step is normalising the issue so it doesn't remain a taboo. "Normalising conversations starts with talking about it openly within teams, with coaches and support staff, just like we talk about any other aspect of health... For years, girls have stepped back from sports, not because they couldn't play, but because of discomfort, fear, or stigma during their periods," the 25-year-old shares. Opening up about the challenges she faced, Jemimah shares, "There have been days when playing or training during my period has felt physically and mentally challenging." However, over time, she learnt how to "listen to her body". "Being open with teammates and support staff, planning better, and having period care I trust has really helped," she signs off....