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Harmanpreet Kaur questions reporter about retirement plans before T20 World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 8:54 AM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Harmanpreet Kaur questions reporter about retirement plans before T20 World Cup

Summary

Ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, which starts on June 12 in England, Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur confronted a reporter during a captains' meeting. When asked if this would be her final tournament, Kaur countered, asking if the reporter thought she should retire. India is set to face Pakistan in their opening match on June 14 and is grouped with strong teams including Australia and South Africa. The tournament features 12 teams for the first time and culminates with the final at Lord's on July 5.

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By the Numbers

•Harmanpreet Kaur questioned about her retirement at a press conference.
•India is in Group A with Australia, South Africa, and Pakistan.
•The tournament starts June 12 and ends with the final on July 5.
•India's first match is against Pakistan on June 14.

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What they're saying

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Ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup in England, Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur shut down a reporter asking if this was her final tournament, bluntly counter-questioning if she should retire. India is placed in a demanding Group A alongside heavyweights like Australia and South Africa, and begins its campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on June 14.
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