Bangladesh Skipper Expresses Disappointment Over Harmanpreet Kaur’s Conduct; Questions Umpiring Bias
Bangladesh captain, Nigar Sultana Joty, has expressed her disappointment over the conduct of Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur during the recently concluded women’s ODI series between the two teams. Kaur has faced criticism for her on-field behavior and subsequent actions during the presentation ceremony. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has imposed a two-match ban on Kaur and fined her 75 percent of her match fee.
Speaking about the incident, Joty stated that she felt sad and disappointed to see a player of Kaur’s stature behave in such a manner. She mentioned that her disappointment stemmed not only from Kaur’s behavior on the field but also from the fact that it spilled over to the presentation ceremony. According to Joty, Kaur is considered a legend in the game, and her actions have disappointed not only the Bangladeshi team but also her own players who look up to her.
Furthermore, Joty raised concerns about the umpiring bias in the series. She claimed that if India had won the third ODI and sealed the series, the scrutiny of the umpiring decisions would not have been as intense. Joty noted that the same umpires officiated in the T20 series without any complaints from India. She questioned whether the issue was raised because India did not win the series and expressed her disappointment with the result.
Due to the ICC’s ban, Kaur will miss the opening game of the Indian team in the Asian Games in Hangzhou as well as the subsequent fixture. The incident has sparked discussions about sportsmanship and fair play in cricket, with many calling for players to uphold the spirit of the game.
In conclusion, the Bangladesh skipper has expressed her disappointment over Harmanpreet Kaur’s conduct and questioned the umpiring bias in the series. The incident highlights the importance of fair play and sportsmanship in cricket.
