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‘Now you do what you want to do’: Emotional Harmanpreet reveals words that freed her

Former captain breaks down mid-innings after sublime 91 off 41 balls seals India’s 3-0 sweep of Zimbabwe…

The Indian Express

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 2:00 AM

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Harmanpreet Kaur became emotional while revealing that former coach WV Raman's advice helped free her to enjoy batting again.
Her unbeaten 91 from 41 balls powered India to a 92-run victory and a 3-0 series sweep over Zimbabwe.
The performance was Harmanpreet's first half-century in 10 matches after stepping down as India captain in favor of Smriti Mandhana.

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An emotional Harmanpreet Kaur revealed the advice that helped free her batting following an unbeaten 91 off 41 balls against Zimbabwe on Tuesday. Speaking to former India coach WV Raman during a mid-innings interview, Harmanpreet fought back tears as she credited Raman for telling her, "Now you do what you want to do," which inspired her to simply enjoy playing again.

Harmanpreet's powerful knock guided India to a 92-run win and a 3-0 series sweep. The innings came shortly after she stepped down as India's all-format captain in favor of Smriti Mandhana, marking her first half-century in 10 matches. She also thanked batting coach Himanshu for his hard work during recent net sessions.

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‘Now you do what you want to do’: Emotional Harmanpreet reveals words that freed her

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