Harmanpreet Kaur umpire argument: Bangladesh fans demean Indian skipper on Twitter

The match ended a tie as India scored 225 all out in 49.3 overs in response to Bangladesh’s 225/4 as both the teams shared the title with the series ending 1-1. Harmanpreet Kaur made her feelings apparent during the post-match presentation ceremony as she tore into the decisions made during the match.

The Indian captain minced no words while calling the umpiring pathetic in a match officiated by on-field umpires Muhammad Kamruzzaman and Tanvir Ahmed. Fans were divided on Twitter as well over her actions as Indian fans came in her support while Bangladeshi fans had not-so-nice words to say about the visiting captain. We take a look at some of the reactions from Twitter below:

ill-mannered Nation, ill-mannered Athletes. #HarmanpreetKaur #GOAT???? pic.twitter.com/IEYyYPPEoH

— Rim$ha ⚔ (@rimshabalouch) July 22, 2023

If you calculate, it will be seen that the umpires in ICC events favor India. Harmanpreet you should restrain yourself. I don’t want to see you next time in Bangladesh. Insolence is your art and so is plagiarism of course.#harmanpreetkaur @ImHarmanpreet #BANvsIND#ICC #BCB pic.twitter.com/cA03TeTl8F

— Hridoy Parvez (@HridoyParvez7) July 22, 2023

Harmanpreet Kaur Go first learn to behaviour and then play cricket, because cricket is a gentleman’s game. poor woman!☕

— A K Babu (@AKBabu15) July 22, 2023

@ImHarmanpreet #HarmanpreetKaur Utterly shameful and disgraceful act from you today. You have put World Cricket to shame with this act. Better step down from your role. @ICC and @BCCI 100% FINE and Ban for few matches SHOULD be handed out to Kaur! How dare she do this ?? Too bad https://t.co/kOtiLBXg0X

— Mayur Baruah (@BaruahMayur) July 22, 2023

This is disgusting behaviour…. a player who is looked up to by thousands of girls reacting like this isn’t a good look.. shows a sense of entitlement.. #BANvIND #HarmanpreetKaur https://t.co/qKzgRXSZJ5

— Dr Samara Afzal (@SamaraAfzal) July 22, 2023

I have never seen such an impudent cricketer like Indian women cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur. ICC And BCCI should take quick necessary disciplinary action against her. https://t.co/94Efpxu7gL

— Mahmud Reza Palash (@mrkprajshahi) July 22, 2023

The behavior of the captain of the Indian women’s team is undoubtedly against cricketing conduct.
ICC must take disciplinary action subject to investigation. Otherwise such behavior will encourage the other party as well.#Shame_on_Harmanpreet_Kaur#ICC#BCB

— Rashel (@Rashelmiah) July 22, 2023

Shameful behavior from Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur. You cannot insult your opposition and their captain like that. ???? @BCCIWomen #BANvIND #BANWvINDW https://t.co/VKJuU0GqGE

— Miraj (@iasmiraj) July 22, 2023

Another crime Harmpreet committed today. BCCI must arrange a checkup for her mental condition. https://t.co/aBhZLHaTxG

— SazzaDul Islam (@iam_sazzad) July 22, 2023

Harmanpreet Kaur, The real crybabies.#BANWvsINDW pic.twitter.com/KqLOU93ubx

— Yasin (ইয়াসিন)???????? (@Yasi_n75) July 22, 2023

The incident happened during the second innings of the match as Harmanpreet Kaur and Harleen Deol were on the pitch with the 34th over in progress. The Indian skipper attemped to sweep Bangladesh spinner Nahida Akter and appeared to miss the line as the ball went on to hit the pad.

The resulting lbw appeal was adjudged out by the umpire but Kaur was baffled by the decision as she argued that she nicked the ball before it hits the pad. She couldn’t review the decision as DRS system wasn’t available for the match.

Harmanpreet Kaur smashed the stumps right after and soon pointed fingers at the official in an animated manner as her words in anger couldn’t be caught on the mic. Post the match, the Indian skipper made her feelings apparent.

“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 told the broadcaster after the match.