Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as captain of India’s women’s cricket team
Summary
Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as captain of India’s women’s cricket team in all formats after a successful career. She led India to their first ICC Women’s World Cup win in 2025 and recently defended their Asian Games gold medal.Key Facts
- Harmanpreet Kaur announced stepping down as captain on social media.
- She captained the T20 team since 2016 and ODI/Test teams since 2022.
- Kaur helped India win the ICC Women’s World Cup in 2025 at home.
- India also won the Women’s Asia Cup and Asian Games cricket gold under her leadership in 2023.
- She played in over 150 T20 International matches as captain, a record for any cricketer.
- Smriti Mandhana is expected to become the next captain.
- Kaur made her international debut in 2009.
- She said she will continue playing cricket but without the captaincy role.
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