Harmanpreet Kaur’s UNO Reverse on retirement echoes MS Dhoni’s iconic press conference moment | WATCH

For those who thought Harmanpreet Kaur’s aggression was limited to her batting, the India captain showed she can be just as sharp with her words. At the captains’ meet for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, the 37‑year‑old delivered a cold yet humorous response when asked about her retirement plans.

A journalist enquired whether the upcoming World Cup would be her last. Harmanpreet flipped the script, asking the journalist why he thought so, and even teased whether he wanted her to end her career. The exchange left the room rolling with laughter, and the journalist was visibly caught off guard.

Here's how the interaction flowed between Harmanpreet and the journalist:

Reporter: Is this going to be your last World Cup?

Harmanpreet: Why?

Reporter: Just asking (laughs). Just asking. Just checking. Glad it's not. 

Harmanpreet: You think I should stop?

Reporter: Not at all. Just checking.

Harmanpreet: Then why are you asking?

Reporter: Just checking.

We are here to stay 2028 wc we are coming there as well 🧿💙

Loved the response from haary , so good it was , just keep playing,and we keep asking for it 💙💙@ImHarmanpreet kaur
Kaptaana saheba 💙🧿 pic.twitter.com/0HSqCcXPB7

— @Harmanpreetfc.@123 (@DiggySande10963) June 7, 2026

Dhoni’s famous 'UNO Reverse' in 2016

Harmanpreet’s witty comeback had uncanny similarities to MS Dhoni’s viral press conference moment during the 2016 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. After India’s semifinal loss to West Indies, Dhoni was asked by Australian journalist Sam Ferris if he planned to continue playing international cricket.

Dhoni turned the tables, inviting Ferris to sit beside him and engaging in a playful back‑and‑forth that left everyone in stitches.

Here's how the interaction between the Aussie journo and Dhoni transpired:

Ferris: MS, you have achieved almost everything in the game. Are you keen to continue on playing after this tournament?

Dhoni: Come here, let's have some fun. Please come here.

Dhoni: You want me to retire?

Ferris: No, well, I just want to ask you.

Dhoni: I was hoping it was an Indian media guy, but you know, because I can't really say if you have a brother or a son who can play for India. Do you think I'm unfit? (0:35) No. Looking at me running.

 Ferris: Very fast.

Dhoni: You think I can survive till the 2019 World Cup?

Ferris: Yes, sure.

Dhoni: Then you have answered the question.

Note: 'MS Dhoni talks retirement with Sam Ferris' video courtesy of Cricket.com.au, via their official Facebook page