Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as India women’s cricket captain
India batter Harmanpreet Kaur has resigned as national team captain across all three formats following her last match on September 22.
Final leadership role concludes
The 37-year-old leader guided the squad to their first global title in the 50-over World Cup held in 2025. She also secured a second consecutive Asian Games gold medal against Sri Lanka last month before announcing her departure.
Captaincy statistics and legacy
Kaur commanded the side in five Tests, 51 one-day internationals, and 155 T20 internationals during her tenure. She stated on social media that she was ready to play for the love of the game again.
Potential successor identified
Reports indicate Smriti Mandhana is likely to take over the role after Kaur leaves. The batter noted that her decisions were made with one intention to make the team better.
All 2 outlets report consistently
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- BBC News
- Sky Sports
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