India’s Women’s Team Captain Harmanpreet Kaur Faces Severe Criticism for On-Field Behavior

India’s women’s team captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, has received harsh criticism for her disgraceful behavior during the third and final ODI against Bangladesh. The incident occurred on July 22 in Dhaka and has caused outrage among veteran cricketers and fans.

Unruly Behavior by Harmanpreet Kaur

Harmanpreet’s disrespectful behavior included hitting the stumps in anger after being given out LBW and criticizing the match officials for their decision-making during the post-match presentation. Additionally, a video surfaced where she allegedly asked the umpires to join Bangladesh’s side in a group photograph. It is important to note that the match ended in a tie, resulting in a drawn series (1-1).

Response from Bangladesh Captain Nigar Sultana

In response to Harmanpreet’s offensive remarks, Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana and her players walked away from the photograph session. Sultana expressed her disappointment in the post-match press conference, stating that Harmanpreet could have shown better manners.

Madan Lal’s Criticism and Call for Action

Former cricketer and 1983 World Cup winner, Madan Lal, took to Twitter to criticize Harmanpreet’s disgraceful behavior. He called for the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) to take strict disciplinary action against her, emphasizing that no player is bigger than the game.

Conclusion

Harmanpreet Kaur’s behavior has tarnished Indian cricket’s reputation, and it is crucial for the BCCI to address this issue seriously. This article was first published on WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Xtra company.