Smriti Mandhana named India women’s captain after Harmanpreet Kaur resigns
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Smriti Mandhana has been appointed captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, replacing Harmanpreet Kaur, in a change announced on October 6, 2026.
Harmanpreet Kaur announced her resignation as captain and will remain part of the squad as a player during the transition. Mandhana has led India in several T20Is and ODIs prior to this appointment, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India expressed confidence in her leadership abilities.
