10 instances when cricketers broke into tears

3. Harmanpreet Kaur cries after India’s loss against Australia in the 2023 T20 World Cup semi-final

In the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023, India qualified for the semi-final after defeating quality teams Pakistan and the West Indies in the group round. Under Harmanpreet Kaur, the Women in Blue had to face Australia, who advanced to the knockouts after winning all their group matches. 

Australia skipper Meg Lanning won the toss and chose to bat first. Riding on the extraordinary knocks of Beth Mooney (54 off 37), Meg Lanning (49 off 34), and Ashleigh Gardner (31 off 18), the Women in Yellow amassed a decent total of 172 runs on the board in their 20 overs. Pursuing the target, India lost three wickets within the powerplay overs. After the terrible start, captain Harmanpreet stepped up and stitched a crucial 69-run partnership with Jemimah Rodrigues in just 40 balls. 

With 41 required off 33, India’s victory chances were growing in the game but then Harmanpreet got run out while stealing a second run on the fourth delivery of the 15th over. The India skipper’s dismissal shattered the confidence of other India batters and in the end, Australia came out victorious by five runs. After the game, Harmanpreet attended a post-match interview. While discussing the match, the India captain failed to control her tears and was seen hiding her tears behind the sunglasses. Anjum Chopra, who conducted the interview, was seen consoling Harmanpreet.