Mumbai’s top club cancels membership of Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues after her father was accused of forcing conversion

In a shocking news to the fans of Indian women’s cricket, one of the oldest clubs of Mumbai- Khar Gymkhana has cancelled the membership of Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues over her father’s alleged use of club premises for religious activities. 

As per the club officials, her membership was cancelled after some members raised objections regarding her father, Ivan, using the club premises to hold religious events and attempting to convert people.

The prestigious club had invited Jemimah Rodrigues last year to become a member and use its facilities. The top club had granted the 24-year-old cricketer an honorary three-year membership.

However, the accusation on Jemimah’s father about forced religious conversion prompted the club officials to take the stern action.

“We are proud of Jemimah as she brings laurels to the country. However, he father held nearly 35 meetings at the club in a hall that remained booked for over a year. An organisation called Brother Manuel Ministries held regular meetings there and the hall was personally booked in Jemimah’s name,” said Shiv Malhotra, a committee member of Gymkhana.

“Our rules prohibit the propagation of religious activities. Her father misused the privilege which is unacceptable,” he added.