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Harmanpreet Kaur Steps Down as India Women Captain

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 8:00 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

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Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down from India's all-format women's cricket captaincy on Tuesday.
She announced the decision on Instagram, describing it as emotional but peaceful.
A review meeting in Guwahati, chaired by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, included vice-captain Smriti Mandhana and coach Amol Muzumdar.
She will continue playing for India.
Leaders will be named for the T20 series vs Zimbabwe starting Oct 16, 2026.

History

Historical Context

Since becoming permanent captain in 2005, Mithali Raj led India to its first World Cup final, amassed over 7,000 ODI runs and recorded 89 WODI wins. Harmanpreet Kaur, who assumed the captaincy in the 2010s, now heads the side, continuing the era of strong female leadership in Indian cricket at the international level.

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Story summary

Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down from India's all-format women's cricket captaincy on Tuesday.
She announced the decision on Instagram, describing it as emotional but peaceful.
A review meeting in Guwahati, chaired by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, included vice-captain Smriti Mandhana and coach Amol Muzumdar.
She will continue playing for India.
Leaders will be named for the T20 series vs Zimbabwe starting Oct 16, 2026.

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