Today News Headlines for School Assembly, October 7, 2026: Harmanpreet steps down as India captain, Francis Halzen wins Physics Nobel

On Tuesday, Harmanpreet Kaur revealed she is stepping down as captain of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team across all formats. She is the first and only player to have led India to victory in the Women’s World Cup, and the country's most successful captain in women's cricket.

The 37-year-old shared her resignation in a detailed statement on her Instagram account. Kaur wrote that it was a difficult decision, filled with years of memories, emotions, sacrifices, and moments that will remain with her forever. She emphasized that she has given everything to the team and Indian women's cricket, including her blood, sweat, time, and personal ambitions.

Kaur highlighted that she often had to put her individual performance and growth aside to prioritize the team’s success. She acknowledged the challenging decisions she had to make as captain, which sometimes came at a personal cost. However, every decision she made was aimed at making the team better and giving other players the opportunity to grow, believe in themselves, and reach their full potential.

Throughout her tenure, Kaur witnessed both the lowest moments, heartbreak, criticism, doubts, and challenging times, as well as the highest highs - victories, celebrations, representing her country, and moments that made every sacrifice worthwhile. Despite the challenges, she felt proud to carry the responsibility with pride and is grateful for the privilege of leading Indian women's cricket.

Kaur expressed that she believes her team is in a good place, with talent, character, belief, and a future she is excited to see and be a part of. While her captaincy ends, Kaur is ready to play for the love of the game again, stating that her journey as a cricketer continues.