After the third ODI against Bangladesh on Saturday, India’s women’s cricket skipper Harmanpreet Kaur faced harsh criticism for her conduct. This came after she was declared LBW and India tied the match.
Her reaction after being dismissed, which entailed smashing her stumps with her bat and calling the umpire “pathetic” during her post-match presentation, was seen to be discourteous. Kaur argued with the match’s umpire Tanvir Ahmed after being caught at slip. She whacked at the umpire’s stumps and addressed it as “pathetic.”
After the post-match presentation, she advised her opponent, Nigar Sultana, to call the umpires on stage, causing the Bangladesh players to decline to participate in a group photo.Â
Former Cricketer Edulji demanded strict action
Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of India, was criticised by former women’s captain Diana Edulji for her conduct following the game, stating that she set a poor example for her teammates. Juniors look up to seniors, according to Edulji, which may impact team culture. She also opposed Harmanpreet’s actions in asking umpires to take pictures with the Bangladesh squad as if they were members of the team.
Madan Lal, a former cricketer for India, slammed Harmanpreet Kaur for her actions against the Bangladesh women’s team, alleging she was not higher than the sport and had tarnished Indian cricket. Lal proposed that the BCCI enforce harsh penalties.
Bangladesh captain alleged Kaur’s conduct was inappropriate
After a contentious argument following the third and final ODI on July 22 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, Nigar Sultana Joty allegedly got into an exchange of words with Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur. Joty was unwilling to disclose the conversation in length, but she did state that the conditions on the ground weren’t safe for her team to remain in.
The pitch or the umpires, she said, were of no significance because everyone was giving it their all. Although the player was not at fault for what they allegedly did, they ought to have spoken politely. The situation was inappropriate, so the team abandoned the game. Cricket is a dignified sport, and the player considers it to be a game for gentlemen. In this situation, no remarks will be made.
The actions of Harmanpreet Kaur in Bangladesh may have profound consequences for India.
The women’s team captain could be given a two-game suspension, which might lead her to miss the opening two Asian Games matches. Four demerit points and two suspensions from overseas matches could result from her conduct during and after the third ODI against Bangladesh. India gets a straight entry into the quarterfinals, so if Harman gets a suspension, she could be disqualified from being able to compete in those games.
Footage shows Harmanpreet ridiculed BCB officialsÂ
There were reports about Harmanpreet Kaur’s behaviour after the game. A video clip supported claims made by Bangladesh players that Kaur had made fun of the officials during the third ODI game in Dhaka. In a widely shared video, Kaur can be seen making jeering gestures at BCB employees and the Bangladesh crowd during the presentation event.Â
Bangladesh’s 1-1 draw in the ODI series has been overshadowed by Harmanpreet’s on-field and post-game antics. Harmanpreet blasted the “pathetic” umpiring standards and umpire Tanvir Ahmed’s decision in the series-deciding game. The Bangladesh team, led by Nigar Sultana, was forced to skip the joint photo shoot after she insulted them and urged the umpires to join in after the leaders received the prize. On social media, the clip outlining Harmanpreet’s actions has gained a lot of attention.
