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Smriti Mandhana Appointed As New India Women's Cricket Captain
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News18•06-10-2026, 21:09
Smriti Mandhana Appointed As New India Women's Cricket Captain
- •Star opening batter Smriti Mandhana has been appointed as the new captain of the Indian women's cricket team across all formats.
- •Her appointment follows the sudden departure of Harmanpreet Kaur, who stepped down as captain.
- •Mandhana's full-time debut as captain will take place in the upcoming series against Zimbabwe in Raipur starting October 16.
- •She brings extensive leadership experience, having previously led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to two Women's Premier League titles.
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Star opening batter Smriti Mandhana has been appointed as the new captain of the Indian women’s cricket team across all formats.
Smriti Mandhana will make her full-time captaincy debut in the upcoming T20I and ODI series against Zimbabwe, scheduled to be held in Raipur from October 16 to 28.
Smriti Mandhana took over after Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down as India's captain across all three formats of the game.
