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Harmanpreet Stands Firm on Dhaka Umpiring Outburst: No Regrets Expressed

Mainul Islam — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:47:06 +0000

Harmanpreet's Umpiring Outburst and Subsequent Consequences

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has maintained her stance regarding her actions during a contentious third One Day International against Bangladesh in Dhaka, even in light of her two-match ban for those actions, as reported by ESPNcricinfo.

Unwavering Belief in Her Actions

“I won’t say I have any regrets, because as a player, you want to ensure fairness prevails. You have the right to express yourself and convey your feelings,” Harmanpreet shared with The Cricket Paper during her participation with Trent Rockets in the Women’s Hundred.

“I firmly believe I didn’t say anything untoward to any player or individual. I simply conveyed the events as they transpired on the field. There’s nothing I regret.”

Actions During the Dhaka ODI

During the Dhaka ODI, Harmanpreet’s discontent with the umpiring was evident: her response to her dismissal included striking the stumps with her bat. Moreover, she openly criticized the umpiring as “pathetic” during the post-match presentation.

A Heated Remark

At the conclusion of the series, Harmanpreet is said to have exclaimed, “bring the umpires too” while the teams posed for end-of-series photographs, suggesting they were aligned with the Bangladesh team.

Repercussions and Demerit Points

For “showing dissent at an umpiring decision,” Harmanpreet garnered three demerit points, and she accumulated another point for “public criticism” of match officials. These offenses led to fines of 50% and 25% of her match fee, respectively.

Demerit Points and Suspension Points

According to the ESPNcricinfo report, when a player accumulates four or more demerit points within a span of 24 months, these points transform into suspension points, resulting in a ban from one Test, two ODIs, or two Twenty20 Internationals, depending on scheduling.

Upcoming Tournament Impact

As a consequence of these events, Harmanpreet will be absent from India’s initial two matches in the Asian Games T20 competition held in Hangzhou in September-October.

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BCCI President to Summon Harmanpreet Kaur

Mainul Islam — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 09:26:44 +0000

BCCI President Roger Binny and NCA Head VVS Laxman are scheduled to have a discussion with Harmanpreet Kaur regarding her inappropriate conduct during and after the third ODI against Bangladesh in Mirpur. Jay Shah, the board secretary, revealed this on Thursday.

Harmanpreet, the captain of the Indian women’s team, will be questioned about her outburst over umpiring decisions in Dhaka during the game. The ICC had already imposed sanctions on her match fees and handed her a two-match suspension for breaching its mandatory code of conduct for players.

During the intense third series-deciding fixture, Harmanpreet displayed her frustration by hitting the stumps with her bat in protest of an LBW decision against her. She also gave the umpire a disapproving look and gestured, claiming she had edged the ball.

At the presentation ceremony, Harmanpreet openly criticized the umpiring, referring to it as “pathetic.” Additionally, she asked the Bangladesh captain, Nigar Sultana, to include the umpires in the team photograph, implying that she felt the umpires favored the opposition.

Her actions portrayed her as a sore loser and detracted from her ability to handle emotions and results as a captain on the international stage.

To address the situation and remind Harmanpreet of the necessary conduct expected at this level of cricket, BCCI’s top officials, Binny and Laxman, will have a conversation with her. Both Binny and Laxman are former India players known for their exemplary on-field conduct.

BCCI will not be appealing against the ban imposed on Harmanpreet, resulting in her exclusion from India’s initial knockout matches in the upcoming Asian Games women’s T20I event in China this September.

Shah confirmed, “We will have our President Roger Binny and VVS Laxman speak to her (regarding her behavior). The ICC has already banned her, and the time to appeal against the decision has already passed,” as stated during the press briefing.

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Harmanpreet Kaur Faces 75% Match Fee Fine and 3 Demerit Points for Conduct in 3rd ODI Against Bangladesh

Mainul Islam — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 08:41:00 +0000

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.

Opinions may vary on whether the sanctions imposed on Harmanpreet Kaur are justified considering the magnitude of her actions. Feel free to share your thoughts on the matter.

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