Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as India all-format captain after landmark stint

Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as India's all-format captain after a landmark leadership stint, the Times of India reported on October 6, 2026.

Her tenure included India's maiden ODI World Cup title in 2025. She recorded a record number of T20I wins as captain. She led India to four Asia Cup triumphs. She reached the milestone of captaining 150 T20Is. Her tenure also featured a historic Test victory at Lord’s. She now returns to playing cricket.