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Harmanpreet Kaur Steps Down As India Captain Across All Formats
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Moneycontrol•06-10-2026, 11:22
Harmanpreet Kaur Steps Down As India Captain Across All Formats
- •Harmanpreet Kaur announced her resignation as captain of the Indian women's cricket team across all formats on Tuesday.
- •The decision follows a BCCI review meeting in Guwahati evaluating the team's performance over the past few months.
- •During her tenure, Harmanpreet led India to a historic World Cup triumph on home soil and an Asian Games 2026 gold medal.
- •She confirmed that she has no immediate plans to retire and will continue playing.
- •Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana is widely expected to take over the captaincy role.
Key Questions Answered
Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down from her position across all formats following a BCCI review meeting in Guwahati to evaluate the team's trajectory. Her final assignment as captain was leading the team to a gold medal at the Asian Games 2026.
Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana is likely to take over the leadership role. Mandhana currently serves as the team's vice-captain and has successfully led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to two Women's Premier League (WPL) titles.
No, Harmanpreet Kaur has confirmed that she has no intention to retire anytime soon, stating that while her captaincy has ended, her journey with the team continues.
