She made India fall in love with women's cricket - now her era as captain is over
The skipper who led India to the historic 2025 World Cup win has stepped down from her role in all three formats.
Harmanpreet Kaur, a prominent figure in Indian women's cricket, is stepping down as the team's captain. Her decision comes after a decade-long tenure leading India to numerous victories, including their first Women's World Cup in 2025. Kaur's leadership style, characterized by her aggressive pursuit of victory and fearless approach, helped inspire her team to unprecedented success.
While reports suggest she was willing to relinquish the T20 captaincy immediately, she chose to continue leading in other formats, such as One-Day Internationals and Tests, to ensure younger players benefited from her experience. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) opted for 30-year-old Smriti Mandhana as the new captain across all formats.
Kaur, who has had a remarkable career marked by significant achievements, expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to serve the team and announced her intention to continue playing for the love of the game.
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