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Harmanpreet Kaur Resigns as India Women’s Cricket Captain
✍️ The Meghalayan Express
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 01:33 PM
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Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, ending her tenure that began in 2017.
Harmanpreet Kaur announced her resignation from the captaincy of the Indian women’s cricket team on Tuesday, citing a desire to focus on her batting and to give younger players a chance to lead.
The former captain, who led India to the 2022 Commonwealth Games gold and the 2022 Women's T20 World Cup final, said she would continue to play for the national side.
Kaur’s decision comes after a series of mixed results in recent bilateral series, and the board has said it will appoint a new captain shortly.
She has been a pivotal figure in Indian women’s cricket, known for her aggressive batting and leadership on the field.
The former captain, who led India to the 2022 Commonwealth Games gold and the 2022 Women's T20 World Cup final, said she would continue to play for the national side.
Kaur’s decision comes after a series of mixed results in recent bilateral series, and the board has said it will appoint a new captain shortly.
She has been a pivotal figure in Indian women’s cricket, known for her aggressive batting and leadership on the field.