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Harmanpreet Kaur Likely To Face Ban, Set To Miss Asian Games After Outrage In 3rd ODI vs Bangladesh
Harmanpreet Kaur is likely to get 4 demerit points for her outrage against umpires in the 3rd ODI vs Bangladesh women which will force her to miss the first two matches of Asian Games.
Published: Jul 25, 2023, 08:37 AM (IST)
Edited: Jul 25, 2023, 08:54 AM (IST)
INDIAN captain Harmanpreet Kaur could be banned from the first two matches of the Asian Games in Hangzhou on charges of damaging the equipment and public outrage against the umpires.
Harmanpreet Kaur lost cool when she was given out LBW in the tied 3rd ODI against Bangladesh women. The furious Harman then hit the stumps with bat on her way back to the dressing room.
Harmanpreet Kaur launched an attack on the umpires during the post-match presentation and alleged that the umpires were biased toward the home team. Harmanpreet said that the next time India will tour Bangladesh, they will prepare for the poor umpiring too.
The skipper did not stop here and insulted Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana during the trophy-sharing photoshoot. Harmanpreet asked Nigar to call the umpires and join the Bangladesh team on stage, suggesting that they played for the host team. Nigar was furious with Harmanpreet Kaur’s act and walked off the stage.
Harmanpreet Kaur Like To Face Two Match Ban
As per PTI, Harmanpreet Kaur is likely to get 4 demerit points for her outrage which will force her to miss the first two matches of the Asian Games.
“There is still some deliberation going on whether she should get three demerit points or four as there are two charges — match equipment abuse and criticism of match officials.
“In case there are four demerit points in a space of 24 months, you either miss a Test or two limited-over games — in this case, first two games of Asiad. In case, it is three, then she will only cop financial penalty,” a senior BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anonymity.
Nigar Sultana’s Reply To Harmanpreet Kaur
The Bangladesh captain was also furious with the behaviour of her Indian counterpart and said that Harmanpreet Kaur should have shown some manners.
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“It is totally her (Harmanpreet’s) problem. I have nothing to do with it,” Nigar said in the press conference. “As a player, she could have shown better manners. I can’t tell you what happened, but it didn’t feel right to be there [for the photograph] with my team. It wasn’t the right environment. That’s why we went back. Cricket is a game of discipline and respect.”