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Smriti Mandhana Hails Harmanpreet Kaur After Becoming India Captain
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News18•06-10-2026, 23:46
Smriti Mandhana Hails Harmanpreet Kaur After Becoming India Captain
- •Smriti Mandhana was appointed as the new all-format captain of the Indian women's cricket team on October 6.
- •She succeeded Harmanpreet Kaur, who stepped down as captain after leading India to a gold medal at the Asian Games 2026.
- •Mandhana praised Harmanpreet for her great commitment and vital contributions to the team's journey over the years.
- •Mandhana will make her full-time captaincy debut on October 16 in a T20I match against Zimbabwe in Raipur.
- •India's upcoming series against Zimbabwe includes three T20Is in Raipur and three ODIs in Vadodara running from October 16 to 28.
Key Questions Answered
Smriti Mandhana officially succeeded Harmanpreet Kaur as the new all-format captain of the Indian women's cricket team on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Smriti Mandhana will make her full-time debut as India captain on October 16, 2026, in Raipur during a T20I match against Zimbabwe.
The three T20Is between India and Zimbabwe are scheduled to be played in Raipur, while Vadodara will host the three ODIs on October 23, 25, and 28.
