Jemimah Rodrigues and Fatima Sana hug during The Hundred, sparking debate amid India-Pakistan tensions

Indian batter Jemimah Rodrigues and Pakistan all‑rounder Fatima Sana embraced after their franchises played in a The Hundred match at the Rose Bowl in England. The gesture was captured on video and quickly went viral on social media.

The hug occurred after Southern Brave defeated Birmingham Phoenix by 24 runs, extending the Brave’s unbeaten start to four wins. It stands out against a backdrop of strained cricket relations between India and Pakistan that intensified after the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, when Indian players largely avoided handshakes with Pakistani opponents. The moment has divided opinion, with some praising the display of sportsmanship and others viewing it as a political statement.