Watch: "I Expected You Would Ask...': Harmanpreet Kaur Reacts To An Expert's Question About Deepti Sharma Running-Out Charlotte Dean

Updated - 25 Sep 2022, 12:47 PM

Harmanpreet Kaur; Deepti Sharma
Harmanpreet Kaur; Deepti Sharma. Image: Twitter

The Women in Blue defeated England 3-0 to pay respect to Jhulan Goswami, who played her final international match, while Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma ran out English batter Charlotte Dean. Harmanpreet Kaur expressed her opinions on the final dismissal after the match.

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led India defeated the Three Lions by 16 runs to secure a 3-0 series sweep.

Harmanpreet Kaur, IN-W VS EN-W
Harmanpreet Kaur and Am Jones (Image Credits: Getty Images)

Deepti Sharma displayed exceptional game knowledge to run Charlotte Dean at the non-end strikers of the third and final women’s ODI between India and England to earn a 16-run victory for India. The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) recently transferred the dismissal from the “Unfair Play” area to the “Run out” section, and the International Cricket Council soon after authorized, the style of removal. The dismissal is more popularly referred to as “Mankad” among the cricket community.

Watch: Deepti Sharma Pulls Off Brilliant Run-out At Non-striker's End To Dismiss Charlie Dean At Lord's
Watch: Deepti Sharma Pulls Off Brilliant Run-out At Non-striker’s End To Dismiss Charlie Dean At Lord’s

Dean and Freya Davis made an unexpected comeback for the hosts when they were down by 118 runs in the 170-run chase for England. When Dean was run out by Deepti in the 44th over of the innings, they had put together a 35-run partnership.

I thought you will ask about all ten wickets: Harmanpreet Kaur

Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of the Indian team, was questioned about the dismissal during the post-game presentation after the game. Harmanpreet was questioned further by the host, who insisted that it appeared the Indian captain had shied away from discussing the run-out dismissal. Then, Harmanpreet came up with a brutal rejoinder.

“To be honest, I thought you will ask about all ten wickets because they were not easy to take,” said Harmanpreet, drawing massive cheers from the crowd.

“It’s a part of the game. I don’t think we have done something new, you can always take those chances. It shows that you are aware about what the batters are doing. I will back my player because I don’t think she has done anything that isn’t in the ICC rules.”

“Everything is part of the game. At the end of the day, a win is a win and you need to enjoy that,” Harmanpreet further added as she defended Deepti, drawing further applause from the fans in the stands.

The win ensured a 3-0 series clean sweep for India against England, as India’s bowling stalwart Jhulan Goswami received a perfect farewell. Goswami took two wickets in her final international appearance, registering impressive figures of 2/30 in 10 overs.

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