Captaincy Resignation
Harmanpreet Kaur resigns as India women's cricket captain across all formats following review.
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Key Points
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At a review meeting in Guwahati, Harmanpreet met BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia alongside head coach Amol Muzumdar and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana.
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Beyond the World Cup title, India recorded its first Test victory over Australia in 2023 and its first bilateral ODI series win in England since 1999 under Harmanpreet’s captaincy.
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Earlier in 2026, Harmanpreet became the player with the most runs as captain in women’s T20 internationals.
Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as captain of India's women's cricket team across all formats following a review meeting with BCCI officials in Guwahati ANI News. The 37-year-old described the decision as difficult, saying she had given the team everything and sometimes put her own ambitions aside. She will continue playing for India Deccan Chronicle.
Harmanpreet's tenure as captain included India's first Women's Cricket World Cup title, a historic Test victory over Australia in 2023, and the nation's first bilateral ODI series win in England since 1999 Sportskeeda. Earlier in 2026, she became the player with the most runs as captain in women's T20 internationals News Drum.
A Historic Leadership Run for Indian Women's Cricket
Harmanpreet took charge as India's full-time T20I captain in 2018 and became ODI captain in a later period The Hans India. During her tenure, she transformed the women's team into a powerhouse. The World Cup victory was her crowning achievement, ending decades of drought for Indian women's cricket.
Beyond the World Cup, India won its first Test match against Australia under her captaincy in 2023. The team also claimed its first bilateral ODI series victory in England in over 25 years. These wins established India as a consistent force in women's international cricket.
The Review Meeting That Led to Her Resignation
The turning point came at a BCCI review meeting held in Guwahati ANI News. Harmanpreet met with BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, head coach Amol Muzumdar, and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana. The meeting was meant to assess her captaincy and team performance.
After this review, Harmanpreet made the decision to resign from all formats. She emphasized that stepping down was not easy but that she felt it was the right time to move forward. The BCCI has not yet officially announced her successor.
Smriti Mandhana Emerges as Likely Successor
Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has emerged as a frontrunner to replace Harmanpreet News Drum. Mandhana was present at the Guwahati review meeting, signaling her key role in future leadership discussions. She is one of India's most accomplished modern batters.
However, the BCCI has not yet formally announced the new captain. The appointment will likely come after further deliberation by the board. Harmanpreet will continue to represent India as a player in domestic and international matches.
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