“Why are you asking this question?”: Harmanpreet Kaur puts a reporter in an uncomfortable spot – Watch

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Harmanpreet Kaur (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: After their triumph in the 50-over World Cup, the Indian women’s cricket team has landed in England with the aim of winning the trophy in the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. From June 12, 12 teams will participate in this tournament for the first time ever. India are in a tough Group A alongside heavyweights Australia, South Africa, Bangladesh, Netherlands and arch-rivals Pakistan. After finishing as runners-up in 2020 and semi-finalists in 2022, the team is desperate to finally cross the finish line.Before the on-field action began, 37-year-old captain Harmanpreet Kaur completely shut down a reporter who asked about her retirement plans during the captains’ press conference. The veteran skipper, who made his debut in 2009, had a direct exchange that left the room completely silent:Watch:The conversation continued as follows:

  • Reporter: Will this be your last World Cup?
  • Harmanpreet Kaur: Why?
  • Reporter: Just checking.
  • Harmanpreet Kaur- Do you think I should stop?
  • Reporter – not at all.
  • Harmanpreet Kaur- So why are you asking this question?

The extended tournament begins with hosts England playing Sri Lanka and the grand final takes place at Lord’s on 5 July. The top two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals. India will begin their campaign against Pakistan in Birmingham on June 14, followed by a clash with the Netherlands on June 17.

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They will then face South Africa on June 21 and Bangladesh on June 25 before playing their final group game against Australia at Lord’s. All India matches are scheduled to start at 19:00 IST.