Why was Harleen Deol retired out in the WPL?

UP Warriorz coach Abhishek Nayar retired Harleen Deol out in the 17th over, aiming to score quick runs in the final overs.

What is 'retired out' in cricket?

'Retired out' occurs when a batter voluntarily leaves the field and cannot return unless agreed by the opposition, often for tactical reasons.

Who criticized Abhishek Nayar's decision in the WPL?

UP Warriorz fans heavily criticized Abhishek Nayar's decision to retire Harleen Deol out, calling it a blunder.

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WPL Stunner: Batter Retired Out, Then Another!

15 Jan

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Summary

Harleen Deol controversially retired out despite scoring 47 runs.
Coach's decision aimed for quick runs but backfired.
Fans criticized the move as a blunder impacting team score.

WPL Stunner: Batter Retired Out, Then Another!

The Women's Premier League witnessed a rare and controversial dismissal for the second consecutive day as Harleen Deol of UP Warriorz was retired out. This incident followed Ayushi Soni's similar dismissal the previous day. Deol had scored a valuable 47 runs off 36 balls and was part of a significant partnership before coach Abhishek Nayar made the surprising decision.

The UP Warriorz management opted to retire Deol out in the 17th over, hoping to maximize runs in the final three overs with a different batter. However, this strategic move proved detrimental. The team lost its momentum, adding only 13 runs in the remaining overs and losing four wickets, ultimately falling short of a potentially higher total.

This decision drew sharp criticism from fans who felt a set batter like Deol could have contributed more significantly. The UP Warriorz finished their innings with 154 runs, a total many believed could have been higher had the batting order not been disrupted by the controversial 'retired out' decision, especially after Meg Lanning had already scored a half-century.