BCCI Confirms India's New Captain After Harmanpreet Kaur Steps Down
The BCCI named Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma as vice-captains after Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down following a review of recent results.
- On Tuesday, the BCCI appointed Smriti Mandhana as captain of the Indian women's cricket team across all formats, replacing Harmanpreet Kaur who stepped down earlier that day.
- Harmanpreet Kaur announced her resignation following a BCCI review meeting in Guwahati that assessed the team's performances, including India's exit from the T20 World Cup before the semifinals.
- Mandhana scored 434 runs at the 2025 World Cup and led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to Women's Premier League titles in 2024 and 2026, demonstrating leadership credentials across formats.
- The board announced squads for the Zimbabwe series with notable absentees Jemimah Rodrigues and Renuka Singh Thakur sidelined by injury and fitness concerns, shaping the new-look lineups.
- India's series against Zimbabwe begins on October 16, followed by the Women's Champions Trophy in February. Mandhana said she understands the responsibility and aims to take Indian cricket forward.
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BCCI appoints Smriti Mandhana captain of Indian Womens cricket team, succeeds Harmanpreet Kaur - The Tribune
Smriti has been one of the leading figures in Indian women's cricket over the years and has played a key role in the team's progress across formats. An experienced international cricketer, she has also demonstrated her leadership qualities in domestic and franchise cricket, most recently leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the Women's Premier League titles in 2024 and 2026.
Smriti Mandhana Appointed Captain of Indian Women's Cricket Team | 🏏 LatestLY
The BCCI has appointed Smriti Mandhana as the full-time captain of the Indian Women's Cricket Team. Bringing extensive experience and a proven WPL winning record with RCB, she succeeds Harmanpreet Kaur in leading the side into a new phase. 'To be given the responsibility of leading India is a very special honour,' Mandhana said. 🏏 Smriti Mandhana Appointed Captain of Indian Women's Cricket Team.
Smriti Mandhana replaces Harmanpreet Kaur as India captain: ‘Very special honour’
Smriti Mandhana has been appointed as the new captain of the Indian women's cricket team. She takes over the leadership role from Harmanpreet Kaur, who announced her resignation as captain. Mandhana has led India in several T20Is and ODIs prior to this appointment. The Board of Control for Cricket in India expressed confidence in her leadership abilities. Harmanpreet will remain part of the squad as a player during this transition.
Smriti Mandhana announced as India's new three-format captain, new vice-captains revealed too
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced Smriti Mandhana as the new captain of the women’s team. After the announcement, she thanked the BCCI officials, selectors, teammates and also her former captain Harmanpreet for her years of contribution to the growth of Indian cricket. “To be given the responsibility of leading India is a very special honour. Representing India has always meant a great deal to me, and to now have th…
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