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Smriti Mandhana Appointed As New Captain Of Team India By BCCI
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News18•06-10-2026, 22:01
Smriti Mandhana Appointed As New Captain Of Team India By BCCI
- •Star India opener Smriti Mandhana has been appointed as the new captain of the Indian women's cricket team across formats.
- •The announcement came just hours after Harmanpreet Kaur resigned from her position as captain.
- •Mandhana will debut as India's full-time captain in the upcoming T20 and ODI series against Zimbabwe in Raipur.
- •She brings rich leadership experience, having successfully led RCB to Women's Premier League titles in 2024 and 2026.
- •BCCI officially announced her appointment, praising her immense contribution and pivotal role in Indian cricket.
Key Questions Answered
Smriti Mandhana has been appointed as the full-time captain of the Indian women's cricket team across all three formats.
Smriti Mandhana took over after Harmanpreet Kaur resigned from her captaincy across all three formats of cricket.
Smriti Mandhana will debut as India's full-time captain in the upcoming T20 series against Zimbabwe, with matches being played in Raipur between October 16 and October 28, 2026.
