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Smriti Mandhana Appointed Full-Time India Women Cricket Captain
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CNBC TV18•06-10-2026, 22:11
Smriti Mandhana Appointed Full-Time India Women Cricket Captain
- •Smriti Mandhana has been officially appointed as the full-time captain of the Indian women cricket team by the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
- •She brings extensive international experience to the role, having been a vital part of the national team since 2013 and previously leading the side in 18 T20Is and four ODIs.
- •Mandhana recently demonstrated her strong leadership skills by guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru to Women Premier League titles in 2024 and 2026.
- •Expressing gratitude for the responsibility, Mandhana aims to work collaboratively with the team to push Indian cricket forward.
- •She also praised former captain Harmanpreet Kaur for leading the team with great commitment and playing a crucial role in its journey.
Key Questions Answered
Smriti Mandhana has been appointed as the full-time white-ball captain of the Indian women’s cricket team by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Mandhana successfully led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the Women’s Premier League titles in both 2024 and 2026.
Having been part of the Indian team since 2013, Mandhana has previously served as captain in 18 T20Is and four ODIs.
