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You Cant Keep Everything Inside: Veda On Harmanpreets Emotional Return To Form

New Delhi: Former India cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy has backed Harmanpreet Kaurs importance to the national side after the experienced batter returned to form with a significant innings during Indias T20I series against Zimbabwe, explaining that the emotions she displayed afterwards reflected the passion she continues to bring to the game. The innings, played during Indias 3-0 series sweep in Zimbabwe, offered a timely boost for the senior batter as the team looks towards the upcoming Champions Trophy. Although Harmanpreet no longer leads India as captain, her role in the batting line-up remains crucial. With the major tournament approaching and India preparing to compete in home conditions, Krishnamurthy believes the team will continue to rely on the former skippers experience and ability to deliver when it matters. I think thats exactly what is expected of her. Even though shes not the captain now, shes still a key batter India would want to have in the line-up, especially with the upcoming Champions Trophy campaign in Indian conditions. Having the experience of someone like Harman is important, and its important that she gets runs as well. So, it was good to see her back among the runs, Veda told JioStar. Harmanpreets return to form, therefore, gives India another reason for optimism, particularly with the responsibility of producing under pressure likely to increase as the Champions Trophy approaches. However, it was not simply the batting performance that caught Krishnamurthys attention. Harmanpreets emotional response also prompted the former India player to reflect on how the senior batter expresses herself, both during matches and away from the field. Theres a lot of passion when youre playing cricket, and passion also brings emotion. Certain players have a tendency not to show it, but Harman is someone whos shown those emotions in the past as well, whether it is on the field or during interviews. Shes someone who wears her heart on her sleeve, someone who probably expresses a lot more than other players. Sometimes you cant keep everything inside, and you feel good when you express yourself. Then you saw her on the field, smiling and laughing around. Thats how Harman is, she added. However, it was not simply the batting performance that caught Krishnamurthys attention. Harmanpreets emotional response also prompted the former India player to reflect on how the senior batter expresses herself, both during matches and away from the field. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS