T20 skipper Harmanpreet Kaur joins Punjab police as DSP

The Twenty20 skipper for Indian women, Harmanpreet Kaur, has been named as a Deputy Superintendent of Police for Punjab police.

The post of DSP was put forward to consideration in July 2017. The star cricketer Harmanpreet played an integral part in the 2017 ICC Women’s World Cup in England. She smashed unbeaten 171 against Australia in the semi-final clash which grabbed her headlines.

For that, Harmanpreet was awarded INR 5 lakh for her scintillating out in the World Cup by Punjab government.

In the past, the right-handed batter Harmanpreet was working with Indian Railways to pursue her cricketing career. However, later on, she expressed wish to join Punjab police.

The Moga-born cricketer Harmanpreet had already signed the bond with railways. According to such condition, the employee could not be relieved until and unless completing the respective terms.

But with the intervention of Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, the request was put in to waive the terms and conditions.

The matter was discussed with railway ministry before Harmanpreet was allowed to sign up for the new role.

Pertinently, Harmanpreet was serving as the Office Superintendent for Western Railways for three years before she tendered the resignation in 2017.

Interestingly the coveted stars were pinned on Harmanpreet’s police uniform by the chief minister himself alongside Director General of Police for Punjab (DGP).

Moreover, chief minister Amarinder also took official Twitter handle to congratulate the star all-rounder Harmanpreet. He is hopeful to see the batter bring plenty to the country in the foreseeable future.

Amarinder tweeted: “Proud to join DGP Suresh Arora in pinning the stars on the uniform of this young cricketer @IamHarmanpreet as she takes over as DSP in @PunjabPolice.This lady has done us proud and I’m confident she’ll continue to do so. My best wishes are with her.”

The 28-year-old professional is known for aggressive cricketing nature.

Proud to join DGP Suresh Arora in pinning the stars on the uniform of this young cricketer @ImHarmanpreet as she takes over as DSP in @PunjabPolice. This lady has done us proud and I’m confident she’ll continue to do so. My best wishes are with her. pic.twitter.com/0yuDOdr6j7

— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) March 1, 2018

Harmanpreet Kaur has proved her credentials before being named as the skipper of Indian Eves for T20 Internationals.

Recently, Harmanpreet led India in the T20 series victory over South Africa Women in the Rainbow Nation after Mithali Raj-led team crushed the hosts in the ODI series.

Concluding, Harmanpreet has so far featured in 73 T20Is in which she amassed 1,305 runs at an average of 25.58. The prolific all-rounder has also smashed four fifties and bagged 15 scalps.

In 81 ODIs, Harmanpreet scored 2,121 runs at an average of 37.21. She has also claimed 19 wickets in 44 innings.

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