Roger Binny, VVS Laxman to question Harmanpreet Kaur’s behaviour

“Roger Binny and Laxman will question Harmanpreet on her outbursts during the third ODI against Bangladesh” BCCI Secretary Jay Shah was quoted as saying by the Indian Express.

During the third ODI match against Bangladesh, Harmanpreet Kaur expressed her displeasure with the umpire’s decision by hitting the stumps with her bat after being given out in the 34th over the match. She had also made remarks about umpiring in the post-match presentation ceremony.

International Cricket Council (ICC) had found the Indian captain guilty of breaching the Code of Conduct on two separate occasions and was fined 75 percent of match fees and received four demerit points. The demerit points have meant the suspension of Indian captain during the quarter-final and semi-final of the 2023 Asian Games. The women’s leg of the Asian Games will begin on September 19 and will conclude on September 26.

According to news agency PTI, the two legends of Indian cricket will speak to Harmanpreet Kaur in the coming days owing to a board directive. Meanwhile, Jay Shah confirmed that BCCI will not appeal for revocation or relaxation of two-match ban against Harmanpreet Kaur since the time for appeal is over.

Kaur’s conduct drew criticism from various quarters, with former India captain Anjum Chopra expressing her critical views on the incident. However, Chopra also acknowledged Kaur’s passion for winning and the emotions that come with the game.

“There’s no harm in voicing your displeasure, but it’s how and when you do it. She should have been more selective with her choice of words too,” Chopra said.

Updated: 29 Jul 2023, 08:07 AM IST