"It's Sad To See...": Harmanpreet Kaur's Message To Fans After T20 World Cup Exit

25.02.2023 - 12:35 sports.ndtv.com

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has shared a heartfelt post for fans after her side suffered a morale-shattering defeat in the semi-final of the Women's T20 World Cup on Thursday.

India narrowly lost out to defending champions Austrralia, with Harmanpreet's dramatic run out proving to be a deciding factor in the outcome of the match.

The 33-year-old was visibly shattered after the defeat and was seen crying after the match. Taking to Twitter, Harmanpreet thanked fans for their unconditional support, saying that the Indian team will bounce back strongly. "This is for all our fans across the globe who have supported us throughout this World Cup .

I thank you for believing in our journey. I know as a cricket fan it's sad to see your team loose . All I can say is that we will come back strongly and put a great show out there," Harmanpreet tweeted.

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