India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur could not control her emotions as she slammed the umpires in her interview with the broadcasters after the game. The skipper also misbehaved during the presentation ceremony and asked the organisers to bring out the umpires also when the two skippers were presented with the trophy. Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana was unhappy with her comments and made her players return to the dressing room. Earlier, Harmanpreet flashed her bat at the wickets when she was controversially deemed ‘out’ to an lbw appeal by the on-field umpires.
Here's the video of Harmanpreet Kaur’s behaviour during the presentation ceremony:
🗨️ "Bring the umpires too"
— Female Cricket (@imfemalecricket) July 23, 2023
Nigar Sultana was unhappy with the remarks and took her players back to the dressing room.#BANvIND #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/PZNoZEei1w
Here’s the viral video of her dismissal:
The controversial dismissal of Harmanpreet Kaur #CricketTwitter #BANvIND pic.twitter.com/XEGdTMgRJd
— Female Cricket (@imfemalecricket) July 22, 2023
"I think (there is) a lot of learning for us from the game. Even apart from the cricket, the kind of umpiring that was happening, we were very surprised. The next time we come to Bangladesh we will make sure we have to deal with this type of umpiring and prepare ourselves accordingly," Harmanpreet said after the game.
‘Some pathetic umpiring was done’ – Harmanpreet Kaur
"They (Bangladesh) batted really well, batted according to the situation. They were taking those singles which were very crucial. In between, we leaked a few runs but we controlled the game very well when we were batting, but as I mentioned earlier, some pathetic umpiring was done. We are really disappointed about some decisions given by the umpires," she added.
The Indian skipper praised Harleen Deol for her brilliant 77 off 108 balls, including nine boundaries. "She looked very promising in the last game, so we promoted her to bat freely and she took the opportunity with both hands. Jemi (Jemimah) was really good throughout the innings. She played well," she said. "(It was a) good game, (a) lot of learning, and lastly our High Commission from India is also there and I hope you could have invited him here, but that is also fine. And thank you sir for coming here," the India captain told the host broadcaster after the game.
Here's how fans reacted:
Unacceptable behaviour from Harmanpreet kaur...
— Prashant Shukla (@Prashan68060683) July 23, 2023
This is just ridiculous #HarmanpreetKaur
— Hrithik Saini (@hrithik_17) July 23, 2023
Lack of professionalism.
— Umesh verma (@UmeshKu08979148) July 23, 2023
I understand umpire mistakes and frustration, but her behaviour is totally unacceptable.
— Durga prasad Reddy (@durgapp1) July 23, 2023
This is shameful
— Nayon (@CricketProZone) July 23, 2023
ipl captain things 🤣 #bleedblue
— Kalyan Babu (@Thala777777777) July 23, 2023
Just love it! This is how it should be!🥰🥰🥰🤣🤣🤣but ofcrse only with Paks n Banglas!
— Ay Halla 😜! (@Darthva23645285) July 23, 2023
I am loving it 🔥🔥🤣
— Raj 🐺 (@the__choosenone) July 23, 2023