Harmanpreet Kaur faced penalties as anticipated, as she lost her temper both on and off the field during the third and decisive ODI against Bangladesh last Saturday. Dissatisfied with the umpire’s decision, the Indian skipper’s actions led to her suspension for the next two international matches due to two separate breaches of the ICC Code of Conduct.

For Bangladesh, the series against India held significant importance, as they secured a historic victory in the first ODI, marking the first time they defeated India in the ODI format. The three-match series ended in a 1-1 draw, with the final game resulting in a dramatic tie – a moment that could be seen as a milestone for women’s cricket in Bangladesh.

Despite Harmanpreet’s behavior, the Bangladesh players expected appreciation and words of encouragement from their esteemed opponents, who are considered among the top teams in world cricket.

Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana Joty expressed her disappointment, sharing her team’s expectation of respectful sportsmanship. She recounted how Harmanpreet’s unpleasant comment prompted her and her teammates to leave the field during the post-match photo session with the trophy and Indian players.

Joty emphasized that as a game of discipline, cricket sets an example for others, especially for aspiring players worldwide who look up to prominent figures like the Indian captain. While acknowledging that moments of frustration and losing temper are normal during games, Joty believed that such actions should not extend beyond the field.

In the end, she appreciated her team’s performance, acknowledging that they played better cricket and achieved a tie in the match, regardless of the outcome. The message conveyed is one of sportsmanship, respect, and setting a positive example for others to follow.

India women’s team captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, is set to face penalties from the International Cricket Council (ICC) for her conduct during the third ODI against Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.

Harmanpreet’s frustration was evident as she expressed her displeasure by hitting the stumps with her bat after being dismissed. She also had a heated exchange with the on-field umpire and made critical comments during the post-match presentation.

Reportedly, match referee Akhtar Ahmed has classified Harmanpreet Kaur’s actions as a Level 2 offense. As a result, she will be fined 50 percent of her match fee for the on-field incident of smashing the wicket and an additional 25 percent for her behavior during the presentation ceremony.

Out of the three demerit points issued, two were given for the heated on-field incident, while the third point was added for her remarks about the quality of umpiring.

The match itself witnessed a dramatic conclusion, with India losing six wickets in the last 10 overs, leading to a tie with Bangladesh. However, since the allocated time for the fixture was exceeded, a Super Over couldn’t be held.

During the post-match presentation, Harmanpreet expressed her frustration with the umpiring standards and stated that India would prepare themselves better to deal with such umpiring in future matches in Bangladesh.

With one win and one loss in the series, both teams shared the trophy as the series ended 1-1.

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