Actually, Harmanpreet Kaur was batting well in the semi-final against Australia. Batting at a good pace, he also completed his half-century in this important match. The match was completely going in India’s favour. But when Harman came to take two runs in the 15th over, during the second run, her bat got stuck in the pitch and she was run out. From there the match completely changed. Significantly, on this run out, former cricketer Diana Edulji has now lashed out at Harman. In her statement, she said that it seemed that she was jogging.
Diana said that ‘she is thinking that the bat is trapped, but if you see the second run, it is known that she was jogging. Why are you taking it easy when you know your wicket is so important? You have to play professional cricket to win. How did Alyssa Perry save two runs by diving. This is professional cricket.
Can’t lose matches in the last moments all the time- Diana Edulji
Diana Edulji, former captain of the Indian team further mentioned in her statement that every time the team cannot lose the match by coming in the last moments. Let us inform that something similar was seen against Australia in the gold medal match of 2022 Commonwealth Games. At the same time, the same scene was in the final of the 2017 World Cup.
Diana said ‘They don’t give up till the end and we are not ready to fight at all. You cannot lose matches in the last minute all the time. They thought she would reach easily. Sunil Gavaskar told us in the 1970s that you have to learn to ground your bat every time you take a run on the ball, only then you will be able to get into that habit. His bat was in the wrong hand. Had Harman caught it in the right hand, she would have been able to stretch herself and complete the run.
Anushka Sharma came in support
Anushka Sharma, former captain of the Indian men’s cricket team and wife of legendary batsman Virat Kohli, has supported Harmanpreet Kaur by sharing a photo on social media after India lost in the semi-finals. Sharing a picture of Harman in black glasses going viral, he wrote that he is always proud of Harman and his team (Indian team).
Source: navbharattimes.indiatimes.com
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