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Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as India's women's cricket captain
Key Takeaways
- Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as India's women's cricket captain across all formats.
- She led India to a historic World Cup victory in 2025.
- Smriti Mandhana has been named as the new captain for all formats.
- The leadership change marks a transition toward a younger squad.
Harmanpreet Kaur has officially relinquished her role as captain of the India women's cricket team across all formats. Her tenure is celebrated for transforming women's cricket in India, highlighted by a historic World Cup triumph in 2025. Although she initially hoped to continue leading in Test and ODI matches, the BCCI opted for a unified leadership under 30-year-old star opener Smriti Mandhana to guide the team into the future.
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