Harmanpreet Kaur could face a ban from the ICC in the aftermath of her outburst in the IND vs BAN 3rd ODI. The Indian captain smashed her bat into the stumps while criticising the umpiring during the game. The 35-year-old is set to be handed 4 demerit points, resulting in at least a two-game suspension. Whether it affects her participation in the Asian Games 2023 remains to be seen.
Harmanpreet Kaur is understood to have been handed four demerit points for her behaviour during the 3rd ODI. The Indian captain was given out LBW while she is understood to have hit the ball. She first showcased dissent at the umpire, then hit her bat at the stumps. In the post-match presentation, Kaur further slammed the officiating during the game.
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“Some pathetic umpiring was done and we are really disappointed about some decisions given by the umpires. The type of umpiring that was happening there, we were very surprised. The next time whenever we are coming to Bangladesh, we’ll have to make sure we have to deal with this kind of umpiring and accordingly we’ll have to prepare ourselves,” she said during the post-presentation.
Harmanpreet did not stop there. During the photo celebrations, Harmanpreet asked the Bangladesh to invite the umpires for the phographs. Reports suggest, the Indian captain said, “Why are you only here? The umpires tied the match for you. Call them up! We better have a photo with them as well.”
Nigar Sultana, taken aback by the remark, took her players back to the dressing room.
As per ICC norms, four demerit points count as two suspension points. Two suspension points equal one Test and two T20Is or ODIs. Harmanpreet thus will miss India’s next two games. However, the women’s team next travel to Hangzhou for the Asian Games. So will Harmanpreet Kaur miss Asian Games 2023?
The Indian captain might get lucky. The Asian Games does not fall under ICC jurisdiction so she could feature in the tournament. She will however miss the next games recognised by the ICC. However, none of the above is confirmed yet. ICC are yet to confirm sanctions or their consequences on Harmanpreet’s conduct.
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