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Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as India women's captain; Mandhana takes over
October 8, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as India's women's cricket captain, ending a decade-long tenure that culminated in the country's first ODI World Cup title.
- Kaur stepped down as India's all-format captain on October 6, 2026, after the decision was ratified at a meeting with BCCI officials.
- Smriti Mandhana, Kaur's deputy for four years, has been appointed captain across all formats.
- Kaur said she will continue playing international cricket.
- Kaur led India to their first ODI World Cup title in November 2025, beating Australia and South Africa.