Harmanpreet Kaur injury update: Indian T20I captain got injured during the WBBL 07 game and took Richa Ghosh’s wicket on return.
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The Women’s Big Bash League is underway in Australia, and there are a total of eight Indian players playing in the tournament. Harman Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues are representing Melbourne Renegades, and they made their debut against the Hobart Hurricanes.
However, the WBBL 07 didn’t start well for Harman, and she got injured while fielding.
Harmanpreet Kaur WBBL 07 Injury
Hobart Hurricanes Women won the toss and opted to bat first against the Melbourne Renegades. During the match, Georgia Wareham was bowling the 5th over, and Rachel Priest was facing her. The 2nd ball of the over went in the air, and Harman Kaur tried to take the catch by diving forward. However, during the process, she landed awkwardly and injured her shoulder.
Harmanpreet Kaur is off the field receiving some attention after landing awkwardly #WBBL07 pic.twitter.com/ha17cZpdg7
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) October 16, 2021
Harmanpreet, then left the field to grab some medical attention.
Harmanpreet Kaur is off the field and receiving treatment. Fingers crossed she is ok #WBBL07 pic.twitter.com/8rKcteOZCI
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) October 16, 2021
Harmanpreet Kaur came back from Injury and took Richa Ghosh’s wicket
After spending some time outside, Harman came back on the field. She bowled her over of off-spin and took the wicket of her Indian counterpart Richa Ghosh. Ghosh tried to hit over extra cover, but she could not clear the fence. This is the maiden wicket for Harman in WBBL07.
Harmanpreet Kaur gets the wicket of Richa Ghosh 👀 #WBBL07 pic.twitter.com/Pf0SFb7uB4
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) October 16, 2021
Twitter reactions
Well Richa was looking great while she lasted 👏👏👏👏, Harman getting the wicket 😂😂😂😂 #WBBL07
— Swati(she/her) (@swatibhardu) October 16, 2021
Harmanpreet Kaur gets the wicket of Richa Ghosh in #WBBL07 – Richa was making her debut in the league, scored 21 runs from 14 balls.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 16, 2021
And her international captain Harmanpreet Kaur dismisses Richa Ghosh. #WBBL07
— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) October 16, 2021
Harman also got injured during the Hundred league this season, and this is an important tournament for her. She has not been at her best for a long time, and keeping the world cup in mind next season, WBBL 07 is very important.