BREAKING: Harmanpreet Kaur Steps Down as India Women's Captain Across All Formats After Asian Games 2026 Success
Harmanpreet Kaur said the move was difficult after years of sacrifice and confirmed she will remain with the national side.
- On Tuesday, Harmanpreet Kaur announced she is stepping down as captain of the Indian Women's Cricket Team across all formats. The long-serving Indian led the team to historic success during her tenure.
- Harmanpreet led India to the ICC Women's ODI World Cup title last November, becoming the only ODI World Cup-winning captain to achieve this milestone for the World Cup.
- In a lengthy Instagram post, Harmanpreet described the choice as difficult, stating, "This is not an easy decision. It carries years of memories, emotions, sacrifices. I gave this team everything I had."
- Despite stepping down from the Captaincy, Harmanpreet confirmed her intention to continue playing for the Cricket Team. She remains committed to contributing to the team's future success on the field.
- Today, the transition marks a shift in Indian Women's cricket leadership. As she noted, "Captaincy ends, the journey continues," reflecting her ongoing career rather than departure from the team.
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Harmanpreet Kaur Quits Captaincy Across All Formats | 🏏 LatestLY
Harmanpreet Kaur, 37, has today, October 6, 2026, stepped down as captain of the India Women's cricket team across all formats, concluding a monumental era. Her leadership saw India claim their maiden ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in 2025, secure two Asian Games gold medals, and achieve a record 77 T20I victories as captain. 🏏 Harmanpreet Kaur Quits Captaincy Across All Formats.
BREAKING: Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as India women's captain across all formats after Asian Games 2026 success
Veteran cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur has formally stepped down as the captain of the India women's cricket team across all formats, ending a lengthy and successful reign that includes the iconic ODI Wor
Indian women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down from the captaincy of all formats. In an emotional post on Instagram, she said she put her game, time, and even personal ambitions on hold for the team.
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