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Smriti Mandhana Replaces Harmanpreet Kaur As India Women Captain
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Moneycontrol•06-10-2026, 22:17
Smriti Mandhana Replaces Harmanpreet Kaur As India Women Captain
- •Star batter Smriti Mandhana has been appointed as the new captain of the Indian women cricket team.
- •Mandhana succeeds Harmanpreet Kaur, marking the beginning of a new leadership era for the squad.
- •She has previously led India in 18 T20Is and four ODIs, and guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to WPL titles in 2024 and 2026.
- •BCCI president Mithun Manhas and secretary Devajit Saikia expressed full confidence in her experience and leadership qualities.
Key Questions Answered
Star batter Smriti Mandhana was appointed as the captain of the Indian women's cricket team, succeeding Harmanpreet Kaur.
Smriti Mandhana guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to Women's Premier League titles in 2024 and 2026.
Prior to her full-time appointment, Smriti Mandhana had previously led India in 18 T20Is and four ODIs.
