The duo, members of India’s first-ever Women’s World Cup-winning team, were accorded a rousing welcome by the Punjab government, district administration, and Sports Department amid cheers and drum beats.
The Indian women's cricket team visited Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple on Wednesday to seek blessings after suffering back-to-back defeats in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup.
Harleen Deol was the real architect of Gujarat Giants’ five-wicket victory over the Delhi Capitals as she allowed Beth Mooney, Deandra Dottin, and captain Ashleigh Gardner to display their power-hitting while simultaneously racking up a score of 70, off 49 deliveries, to seal victory.
Harmanpreet lit up the gloomy atmosphere with a breath-taking display of magnificent shots in her knock of 143
"As good a catch one will ever see on a cricket field, from Harleen Deol. Absolutely top class," said former India batsman VVS Laxman.
Expressing happiness over her selection, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) treasurer and HPCA chief Arun Dhumal said Himachal cricketers have hidden talent and tremendous sporting potential, given the right ecosystem and facilities.
Kaur has been ruled out of the ODI series against England due to an ankle injury.
