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Abhishek Nayar defends decision to retire out Harleen Deol a day after her remarkable comeback: ‘Wasn’t spontaneous’

January 16, 2026

UP Warriorz coach Abhishek Nayar has defended his decision to retire Harleen Deol out during a match, explaining that it was a premeditated choice made during the 12th over, not a spontaneous reaction. Deol responded positively to the decision by scoring a match-winning knock in her next game, which contributed to her team's first victory in WPL 2026.

Harleen Deol of UP Warrior during match against Mumbai Indians in WPL

Credit: Hindustantimes

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Harleen Deol was retired out by UP Warriorz during a match against Delhi Capitals.
The decision to retire Deol was discussed starting in the 12th over of the match.
Deol scored 47 runs before being retired out.
She subsequently played a match-winning innings in the following game.
Nayar stated that the retirement decision was not spontaneous but planned.

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Abhishek Nayar defends decision to retire out Harleen Deol a day after her remarkable comeback: ‘Wasn’t spontaneous’

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