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Smriti Mandhana Appointed Captain of India Women's Cricket Team
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News18•06-10-2026, 21:30
Smriti Mandhana Appointed Captain of India Women's Cricket Team
- •Senior opener Smriti Mandhana has been appointed as the new captain of the Indian women's cricket team.
- •The change in leadership follows Harmanpreet Kaur's decision to step down from the role.
- •Harmanpreet announced her resignation on social media after a review meeting with BCCI officials and team management in Guwahati.
- •Mandhana brings vast experience since debuting in 2013 and has proven leadership credentials, having led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to WPL titles in 2024 and 2026.
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Senior opener Smriti Mandhana was appointed captain of the Indian women’s cricket team after Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down from the role on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Harmanpreet Kaur announced her decision to step down in a social media post following a review meeting with BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, head coach Amol Muzumdar, and Smriti Mandhana in Guwahati on a Monday.
Smriti Mandhana has experience leading in domestic and franchise cricket, most recently guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the Women’s Premier League titles in both 2024 and 2026.
