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Smriti Mandhana Named New India Women's Cricket Captain, Replacing Harmanpreet Kaur
✍️ DD News
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 08:51 AM
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Smriti Mandhana has been appointed as the new captain of the Indian women's cricket team, succeeding Harmanpreet Kaur who has stepped down from the role.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a significant leadership change in the women's cricket team. Smriti Mandhana has been named the new captain of the Indian women's cricket team.
This appointment comes as Harmanpreet Kaur has decided to step down from the captaincy role. The transition marks a new chapter for the team, with Mandhana taking on the responsibility of leading the side in future international competitions.
The decision reflects a strategic move to refresh the leadership of the team. Mandhana, a key performer for India, will now guide the squad with her experience and skills on the field. The BCCI has not provided further details on the immediate timeline for this change in the provided information.
This appointment comes as Harmanpreet Kaur has decided to step down from the captaincy role. The transition marks a new chapter for the team, with Mandhana taking on the responsibility of leading the side in future international competitions.
The decision reflects a strategic move to refresh the leadership of the team. Mandhana, a key performer for India, will now guide the squad with her experience and skills on the field. The BCCI has not provided further details on the immediate timeline for this change in the provided information.