Suspension Looms for Indian Women’s Cricket Captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, After Controversial Series
Mumbai, India
In the aftermath of a turbulent ODI series against Bangladesh, Indian women’s cricket team captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, finds herself facing potential suspension. Kaur’s frustration with a poor umpiring decision spilled over into an act of defiance as she struck the stumps, subsequently leading to public criticism of the umpire during the award ceremony.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) swiftly responded by imposing a hefty 75% fine on Kaur’s match fee and issuing her with four demerit points. These disciplinary actions come at a significant cost, as Kaur’s suspension jeopardizes her participation in India’s upcoming quarter-final match at the Asian Games, and potentially, their semifinal fixture as well.
Taking place between September 19 and 26, the women’s cricket matches at the Asian Games hold great importance for participants. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary, Jai Shah, has confirmed that no appeal will be made against Kaur’s suspension, adhering to the ICC’s ruling.
Despite the ICC’s intervention, Kaur is set to face further inquiry in line with the BCCI’s special directives, ensuring a thorough examination of the incident.
Harmanpreet Kaur hits the stumps after being dismissed by the umpire (left).
Mumbai: BCCI President Roger Binny and NCA chief VS of Indian women’s cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur. Laxman will also collect information. The action comes in the wake of unfortunate incidents during the ODI series against Bangladesh in their home country.
In the third ODI, Harmanpreet hit the stumps in protest against the umpire’s wrong decision and later publicly expressed his displeasure with the umpire during the award distribution.
Following this, the ICC took disciplinary action and imposed a fine of 75 per cent of the match fee. After receiving four demerit points, the suspended Harmanpreet will surely not be able to win India’s quarter-final match at the Asian Games, and if he wins, the semi-final.
The women’s cricket matches in the Asian Games will be held between September 19 and 26. BCCI Secretary Jai Shah has stated that there will be no appeal against Harmanpreet’s suspension. Harmanpreet is going to be questioned even after the ICC’s action as per BCCI’s special instructions.
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