People often discuss the intense pressure on batters and bowlers during live matches, but the significant stress that match officials experience under the spotlight is rarely highlighted. Similarly, Gayathri Venugopal happened to be on the receiving end of criticism from Harmanpareet Kaur at Motera.
Winning the toss under the scorching heat of Ahmedabad, New Zealand’s decision to bat first didn’t come as a surprise. A formidable 87- run opening stand coupled with Sophie Devine’s 79 and Maddy Green’s 42 in the middle order steered the White Ferns to 259/9 in 50 overs. In response, India didn’t quite got off to a desirable start with the top three departing by the fifth over. While Harmanpreet Kaur stood fighting from one end, her concentration was disrupted by a botched decision from on-field umpire, thus breaking into anger.
Having hit just a four and a six in the 33 balls she faced, Harmanpreet tried to look for scoring options by intending a short-arm jab off Sophie Devine on the 16th over’s last ball. As the ball shaped into the batter with the over the wicket angle, the Indian skipper was beaten on the inside edge and incurred a thud at the pad. On appealing, umpire Gayathri signaled it, compelling the batter to opt for a review. With no bat in contact, the white cherry was vividly missing the leg stump, leaving Harmanpreet breathing. However, the attention shifted to the Haryana-born’s fuming expressions at Gayathri, leading umpire Vrinda Rathi to intervene and console Harmanpreet. Time and again, the Indian skipper has been in the headlines for losing his temper, and the Twitterverse suggested this to be one of them.
Harmanpreet Kaur fight with umpire#INDvsNZ #hanmanpreetkaur pic.twitter.com/SIJchCIl7B
— Pramist🎥🎮 (@Pramod39951684) October 27, 2024
Stand & Deliver ft. Harmanpreet Kaur 💥#IDFCFirstBankODITrophy #JioCinemaSports #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/NawN44tTmP
— JioCinema (@JioCinema) October 27, 2024
So close
Pathetic
the Indian women’s cricket team is so pathetic to watch..dn’t see any consistency or energy from any player except jemimah . the captain harmanpreet is the worst cricketer have ever seen ..really lets down the team ..selfish player #INDvsNZ #indwvsnzw
— Arjun (@ehanbhat2) October 27, 2024
IND-W vs NZ-W 2nd ODI LIVE: Skipper Harmanpreet back in action as New Zealand opts to bat against India – https://t.co/KwDvDWV6E3
— NCMOULY99 (@moulync) October 27, 2024
Batting first
Worst in terms
Harmanpreet is the worst in terms of the spirit of the game .
— Daredevil (@Daredev6969) October 27, 2024
Jemimah Rodriques dismissed for 17 runs in 28 balls. India is under pressure on 64-4. can India captain, Harmanpreet Kaur save India?. #INDWvNZW #HarmapreetKaur #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/XcdoqfLGde
— Akaran.A (@Akaran_1) October 27, 2024
Unnecassary
Unnecessary from Harmanpreet 🙄 imagine reaction if it was umpires call 🥶
— Lucknow ka chhora ( healing🥲) (@Lucknow_ke420) October 27, 2024
Brain fade
What was the need for that shot from Harmanpreet Kaur ?
At a stage when you are 3 down already chasing 260
Brain fade moment , clear lack of match awareness #HarmnapreetKaur #INDvsNZ— Gurpreet Singh (@Gurpree5759544) October 27, 2024
