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Harmanpreet Kaur Rejects Partial Captaincy And Steps Down Across All Formats
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News18•06-10-2026, 15:00
Harmanpreet Kaur Rejects Partial Captaincy And Steps Down Across All Formats
- •Harmanpreet Kaur relinquished her captaincy across all formats after a BCCI review meeting in Guwahati.
- •The BCCI had offered her the chance to retain leadership in ODIs while stepping down only from T20Is.
- •Harmanpreet chose to reject the partial captaincy offer and step down from leadership roles completely.
- •The board is reportedly looking to build the team around vice-captain Smriti Mandhana for future major tournaments.
- •A formal announcement regarding the new captain is expected soon ahead of the upcoming Zimbabwe series.
Key Questions Answered
The BCCI offered Harmanpreet Kaur the option to retain her captaincy in ODIs while relinquishing leadership in the shortest format, but she decided to step down across all formats instead.
The review meeting in Guwahati was chaired by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia and attended by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, and head coach Amol Muzumdar.
The BCCI intends to build the national team around Smriti Mandhana, who has served as Harmanpreet's long-time deputy, ahead of the next World Cup and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
