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BCCI Refused Harmanpreet Kaur's Request to Stay ODI and Test Captain
- •Harmanpreet Kaur resigned as captain of the Indian women's cricket team across all formats following a review meeting with BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia.
- •Reports indicate Harmanpreet wanted to remain captain for ODIs and Tests citing her experience, but the BCCI preferred a leadership change for the future.
- •While she was willing to step down from T20Is due to her batting form, the BCCI did not agree to split the captaincy formats.
- •Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana is projected to assume the leadership role following Harmanpreet's departure.
- •Harmanpreet's tenure highlights include leading India to their maiden ODI World Cup victory in 2025 and winning gold at the Asian Games.
Key Questions Answered
Harmanpreet Kaur resigned from all formats after a review meeting in Guwahati where she and Smriti Mandhana were informed that selectors wanted a leadership change to look toward the future. This decision followed India's poor campaign at the 2026 T20 World Cup, where they failed to reach the semifinals, despite prior successes like winning the 2025 World Cup and gold at the Asian Games.
Yes, Harmanpreet was eager to continue leading the team and argued that her experience was needed at the helm. While she considered stepping down from T20Is due to her batting form, she remained committed to captaining in ODIs and Tests, but the BCCI ultimately did not agree.
Following Harmanpreet Kaur's resignation from all formats, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana is projected to assume the leadership role for the Indian women's cricket team.
