The ICC has taken strict action against Indian women’s cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur. This decision was taken by her display of anger during the third ODI against Bangladesh in Dhaka. In the match, Harmanpreet got furious with the umpire’s wrong decision, leading to her dismissal, and she broke the stump with her bat. Not only that, but she also used inappropriate language against the umpire.
After the game, she blamed the umpire for favoring Bangladesh while both teams were posing with the trophy, which drew severe criticism. As a result of her actions, the ICC has banned Harmanpreet Kaur from the next two international matches and imposed a Level 2 punishment on her.
Additionally, she must pay a fine of 50 percent of her match fee. Furthermore, the Indian captain will also face a 25 percent fine for publicly criticizing the umpires. These strict measures will significantly impact her participation in crucial upcoming tournaments.
Watch, Harmanpreet Kaur Angry On Umpire’s Decision:
@ICC Should Ban Indian Captain #HarmanpreetKaur For Lifetime. pic.twitter.com/WsujVI88hV
— Bulbul Zilani (@BulbulZilani) July 23, 2023
Indian Captain Harmanpreet Kaur blasts Bangladesh Cricket board, calls the umpiring and management pathetic.
She also exposed the board for insulting the members of the Indian high commission by not inviting them on the stage.
Sherni standing up for 🇮🇳 without any fear. pic.twitter.com/HNHXB3TvdW
— Roshan Rai (@RoshanKrRaii) July 22, 2023
🗨️ “Bring the umpires too”
Nigar Sultana was unhappy with the remarks and took her players back to the dressing room.#BANvIND #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/PZNoZEei1w
— Female Cricket (@imfemalecricket) July 23, 2023
One of the significant consequences of this ban is that Harmanpreet Kaur cannot represent India in the knockout matches of the Asian Games in China. If India reaches the final, she will only be allowed to participate in that match. This suspension and fine serve as a strong message from the ICC about maintaining sportsmanship and respecting the game’s rules and officials.
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As the captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, Harmanpreet Kaur holds a position of responsibility and leadership. Her actions on the field are expected to set an example for her team and the wider cricketing community. The ICC’s decision to take strict action against her conveys that such behavior is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
