India ladies’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur reacted sharply and didn’t mince phrases in criticising the umpiring in the course of the tied third ODI in opposition to Bangladesh on Saturday, terming it “pathetic”.
This was after she was adjudged leg-before off a Nahida Akter supply whereas making an attempt to brush. She claimed that the ball hit the bat earlier than hitting the pads. She broke the stumps in disgust and termed the umpiring “pathetic” on the post-match presentation.
India was bowled out for 225 in 49.3 overs in response to Bangladesh’s 225/4, and the match led to a tie.
After the match, the India captain expressed unhappiness and lashed out on the native on-field umpires, Muhammad Kamruzzaman and Tanvir Ahmed.
The Bangladesh media charged Kaur and spoke about disrespecting the sport and Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty earlier than posing for the group images.
Stories circulated within the Bangladesh media additionally identified that earlier than posing for the staff photograph after the post-match presentation, Harmanpreet allegedly known as for the umpires to hitch as they had been the explanations for the shared trophy.
Dainik Ittefaq, in its report, quoted Shafiul Alam Chowdhury Nadel, BCB director, who stated: “The way in which Harmanpreet spoke was uncalled for and will probably be taken up between the 2 boards. We are going to give a report and discuss to BCCI and ICC.”
“Cricket is a gentleman’s recreation. Earlier than changing into an excellent participant, you should be an honest human being and an excellent sportsperson. Then we’ll discuss… ”
One other information outlet, Bangladesh Protidin questioned, what could possibly be the punishment for Kaur’s behaviour.
“Deliver the umpires too.”
“Why you’re solely right here? You haven’t tied the match. The umpires did it for you. Name them up! We higher have photograph with them as nicely.”
~ Harmanpreet Kaur pic.twitter.com/VRTEiswxRv
— Cricketopia (@CricketopiaCom) July 23, 2023
Prothom Alo newspaper additionally took a have a look at the incident and questioned the Indian skipper’s behaviour.
In the meantime, Mandhana defended Kaur and stated, “I don’t assume (she stated this). You will have said it. I don’t assume she stated something in the direction of the Bangladesh captain. From no matter I heard, assume talked a bit about umpiring. I don’t assume she stated something about them (the Bangladesh gamers).”