‘Harmanpreet Will Be an Asset for Smriti’: Mithun Manhas on India’s Captaincy Transition

Smriti Mandhana plans to set new standard for Indian T20I side in upcoming Zimbabwe series

Smriti Mandhana plans to use India's six-match series against Zimbabwe to refine the team's T20I approach and establish benchmarks ahead of the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy in February 2027. The series begins October 16 and marks her first assignment as full-time captain.

Have been vice-captain for last almost 10 years: Mandhana on captaincy challenge

Earlier this month, Mandhana was appointed captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, the same day Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down from the role.

Mandhana Says India Need To Work Hard in T20Is Despite ODI World Cup Triumph

Mandhana is set to lead India in her first assignment as full-time captain when the hosts take on Zimbabwe in a three-match T20I series starting on Friday, followed by three ODIs in Vadodara

Smriti Mandhana takes charge from IND vs ZIM WT20Is; What's her captaincy record before taking up full-time role?

The BCCI named Smriti Mandhana as India women's cricket team's new captain after Women's ODI World Cup-winning skipper Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down. 

As a 15 year-old, I was told to bat like a captain: Smriti Mandhana

Mandhana’s major assignments include the Champions Trophy next year and the Los Angeles Olympics 2028 and the Women’s T20 World Cup in 2028.

Mandhana's first captaincy test begins against Zimbabwe with Champions Trophy on radar

Newly-appointed India captain Smriti Mandhana outlined her team's strategy to utilise the upcoming six T20Is, including a series against Zimbabwe, as crucial preparation for the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy early next year. She emphasised setting high standards and improving in the shortest format.