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“It’s Sad To See…”: Harmanpreet Kaur’s Message To Fans After T20 World Cup Exit | Cricket News
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“It’s Sad To See…”: Harmanpreet Kaur’s Message To Fans After T20 World Cup Exit | Cricket News

[ad_1] Harmanpreet Kaur was visibly shattered after the defeat and was seen crying.© AFPIndia captain Harmanpreet Kaur has shared a heartfelt post for fans after her side suffered a morale-shattering defeat in the semi-final of the Women's T20 World Cup on Thursday. India narrowly lost out to defending champions Austrralia, with Harmanpreet's dramatic run out proving to be a deciding factor in the outcome of the match. The 33-year-old was visibly shattered after the defeat and was seen crying after the match. Taking to Twitter, Harmanpreet thanked fans for their unconditional support, saying that the Indian team will bounce back strongly."This is for all our fans across the globe who have supported us throughout this World Cup . I thank you for believing in our journey. I know as a crick...
Harmanpreet Kaur “Was Casual…”: Ex-Captain On India Skipper’s Run Out In Women’s T20 World Cup Semi-final | Cricket News
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Harmanpreet Kaur “Was Casual…”: Ex-Captain On India Skipper’s Run Out In Women’s T20 World Cup Semi-final | Cricket News

[ad_1] Chasing a 173-run target against Australia in the semi-final of the Women's T20 World Cup semi-final, India were batting confidently at one stage, till skipper Harmanpreet Kaur's run out happened. The match turned dramatically when Harmanpreet was run out with just 40 runs needed off 32 balls. Kaur batted superbly to make 52 off 34 balls. She hit a ball to deep midwicket and seemed set to complete a comfortable two runs only for her bat to jab into the turf just short of the crease. Kaur threw her bat angrily as she walked off. That dismissal pegged back India ultimately.Harmanpreet's run out was the turning point of the game and former Indian women's cricket team captain Diana Edulji felt the India skipper could have done better."She is thinking the bat got stuck but if you see t...
Tazmin Brits, Ayabonga Khaka Lead Stunning South Africa Into Women’s T20 World Cup Final | Cricket News
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Tazmin Brits, Ayabonga Khaka Lead Stunning South Africa Into Women’s T20 World Cup Final | Cricket News

[ad_1] South Africa defeated England by six runs in the semi-finals© AFPTazmin Brits and Ayabonga Khaka inspired a shock six-run victory for South Africa against England in their Women's T20 World Cup semi-final at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday. Brits hit 68 in a South African total of 164 for four, then held four catches, two of them exceptional, as England were restricted to 158 for eight. South Africa will meet defending champions and heavy favourites Australia in the final at the same venue on Sunday.Medium-pace bowler Khaka took three wickets in the 18th over to put the target just beyond England's reach.Fast bowler Shabnim Ismail made the first two breakthroughs after England made a fast start, then bowled captain Heather Knight in the final over to snuff out England's last hope....
“Team Is Going To Dominate For Ages”: Jemimah Rodrigues After Women’s T20 World Cup Exit | Cricket News
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“Team Is Going To Dominate For Ages”: Jemimah Rodrigues After Women’s T20 World Cup Exit | Cricket News

[ad_1] Jemimah Rodrigues is utterly disappointed after India's a semifinal exit from the Women's T20 World Cup but the top-order batter wants to count on the positives and sees her team dominating the game in the foreseeable future. Indian women's team has progressed by leaps and bounds in the last few years, but a major trophy has eluded the Women in Blue. They lost the ODI World Cup final to England in 2017, the 2020 T20 World Cup final to Australia and the 2022 CWG final to Australia in Birmingham."I think this team has been showing a lot of promise, we are pushing and pushing and we know something big is coming. What is in our hands is to keep working harder and keep trusting."We know when it's our time, nobody can stop this team. This team is going to dominate for ages," Rodrigues t...
“Need Absolute Danda…”: Ex-BCCI Administrator Criticises Indian Cricket Team After Women’s T20 World Cup Exit | Cricket News
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“Need Absolute Danda…”: Ex-BCCI Administrator Criticises Indian Cricket Team After Women’s T20 World Cup Exit | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former captain Diana Edulji has no qualms in saying that India's U-19 stars fielded way better in their victorious T20 World Cup campaign in comparison to the seniors' effort in South Africa and reckons that most of them will struggle if the 'yo yo' test becomes mandatory in women's cricket. Edulji, who was part of the Supreme Court-appointed Committee which ran the BCCI for 33 months, was appalled at the fielding effort displayed by India in the T20 World Cup semifinal in Cape Town on Thursday.Speaking to PTI, Edulji said the poor standard of fitness was responsible for the team's ordinary fielding and running between the wickets. She also thought skipper Harmanpreet Kaur was casual while running the second run before the bat got stuck in the ground and led to a game-changing run...
“He Said That?”: Harmanpreet Kaur’s Fiery Response To Nasser Hussain’s ‘School Girl Error’ Comment After T20 World Cup Exit | Cricket News
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“He Said That?”: Harmanpreet Kaur’s Fiery Response To Nasser Hussain’s ‘School Girl Error’ Comment After T20 World Cup Exit | Cricket News

[ad_1] Harmanpreet Kaur during India's loss against Australia in Women's T20 World Cup© AFPHarmanpreet Kaur looked on course to guide India to victory over Australia in the Women's T20 World Cup semi-final but a freak run-out ended her innings and the hopes of reaching the tournament's final. The India skipper was very close to completing her run but her bat got stuck in the ground and Alyssa Healy completed a crucial dismissal. The Indian batters were unable to finish the chase as India fell agonisingly short of the target. Former England Skipper Nasser Hussain called it a 'school girl error' on her part and blamed her slow start to the first run for the dismissal.In the aftermath of the match, Harmanpreet was asked about the comment."How will you take the pressure when someone like Nas...
“Will Never Forget…”: Indian Cricket Fans Equate Harmanpreet Kaur’s Run Out With MS Dhoni’s At 2019 World Cup | Cricket News
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“Will Never Forget…”: Indian Cricket Fans Equate Harmanpreet Kaur’s Run Out With MS Dhoni’s At 2019 World Cup | Cricket News

[ad_1] India came agonisingly close yet ended on the losing side against Australia in the first semi-final of the 2023 Women's T20 World Cup. Australia won by five runs when India finished on 167 for eight in reply to Australia's 172 for four. Australia will face either England or South Africa in Sunday's final. India batted with aggressive intent from the first ball and for much of the innings were ahead of Australia's total at the equivalent stage despite losing three wickets in the six-over power play.The match turned dramatically when India captain Harmanpreet Kaur was run out with just 40 runs needed off 32 balls.Kaur batted superbly to make 52 off 34 balls. She hit a ball to deep midwicket and seemed set to complete a comfortable two runs only for her bat to jab into the turf just ...
England vs South Africa, Women’s T20 World Cup Semi-Final, Live Score Updates: SA Bat, Aim For Big Total | Cricket News
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England vs South Africa, Women’s T20 World Cup Semi-Final, Live Score Updates: SA Bat, Aim For Big Total | Cricket News

[ad_1] ENG-W vs SA-W, Women's T20 World Cup, Live: South Africa are batting.© AFPEngland vs South Africa, Women's T20 World Cup, Semi-Final Live Updates:South Africa skipper Sune Luus won the toss and opted to bat first against England in the second semi-final match of the Women's T20 World Cup on Friday at the Newlands, Cape Town. South Africa had a dramatic run in the group stage, where they defeated Bangladesh in their previous match and entered into the semis. On the other hand, England won all their four matches and finished as the table toppers of Group B. The winner of today's clash will be facing Australia in the summit clash on Sunday. (LIVE SCORECARD)Here are the Live Updates of the Women's T20 World Cup Semi-Final Match between England and South Africa straight from Newlands, ...
“Harmanpreet Kaur’s Run Out Was Turning Point”: India Greats React To Semis Loss | Cricket News
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“Harmanpreet Kaur’s Run Out Was Turning Point”: India Greats React To Semis Loss | Cricket News

[ad_1] India's wait for a world title continued as they succumbed to a heartbreaking five-run loss to Australia in the semifinal of the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup on Thursday, where nerves of the defending champions prevailed over top knocks from skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues. Following Team India's five-run loss to Australia in the semi-final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, former India cricketer VVS Laxman called Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur's run out a 'Turning point' of the game."Tough luck Team India. #HarmanpreetKaur & #JemimahRodrigues looked like taking the game away but the Aussies fought back brilliantly & in the end India have fallen short. Harmanpreet's runout was the turning point & India will be disappointed to miss out on the finals...
“Don’t Want Country To See My Crying”: Harmanpreet Kaur On Why She Wore Sunglasses After Australia Loss | Cricket News
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“Don’t Want Country To See My Crying”: Harmanpreet Kaur On Why She Wore Sunglasses After Australia Loss | Cricket News

[ad_1] Harmanpreet Kaur after India's loss against Australia in Women's T20 World Cup© TwitterIndian women's cricket team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur was left distraught after her team slumped to a narrow defeat against Australia in the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup in Cape Town on Thursday. Harmanpreet slammed a brilliant half-century and along with Jemimah Rodrigues, she looked well on course to guide her team to victory. However, she was dismissed due to a freak run-out and India suffered a mini batting collapse to fall just short of the target. At the post-match presentation, Harmanpreet came sporting sunglasses and when the presenter asked about her glasses, she said that it was hide her teams as she does not want the fans to see them.“I don't want my country to see my cryin...