"Disgraceful And Atrocious": India Legend Slams Harmanpreet Kaur's Behaviour In 3rd ODI vs Bangladesh

Harmanpreet Kaur continues to court criticism over her behaviour in the third ODI against Bangladesh that earned her a 2-match suspension.

Harmanpreet Kaur became a big topic of discussion in the Indian cricketing spectrum after the conclusion of the third ODI between India and Bangladesh's women's teams. The India captain's behaviour in the match has been criticised by many. Even Harmanpreet's former teammate, Mithali Raj, blasted the current skipper for her antics in the match. Speaking specifically of her alleged behaviour during the series-end photoshoot, Mithali called Harmanpreet's actions 'disgraceful and atrocious'.

Harmanpreet didn't just shatter her stumps after getting dismissed in the match but also publicly criticised the umpires in the post-match presentation ceremony. Later, she is said to have asked the umpires to join the Bangladesh team in the series-end photoshoot, implying they too were part of the home team. Harmanpreet's reported behaviour didn't go down well with Mithali, a former India captain herself.

"A team is expected to show respect to the opposition, especially in this particular series where one must give credit to Bangladesh for how they played and fought hard. This is good for the sport, for women's cricket. If it is true what is being reported in the media in respect to Harman's behaviour towards the opposition captain during the photo session with the trophy, it is simply disgraceful and atrocious," she wrote in her column for Hindustan Times.

Calling Harmanpreet a 'role model' for the next generation, Mithali said the senior batter should've conducted herself in a dignified manner.