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  "id": 12329755,
  "title": "Haramanpreet Kaur resigns as India captain: Read World Cup-winner’s full statement here",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/haramanpreet-kaur-resigns-as-india-captain-read-world-cup-winners",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T07:36:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/haramanpreet-kaur-resigns-as-india-captain-read-world-cup-winners-full-statement-here-10908651/"
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  "account": "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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nKaur 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.\n\nThroughout 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.\n\nKaur 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.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "'I have done my duty': Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as India captain",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/i-have-done-my-duty-harmanpreet-kaur-steps-down-as-india-captain",
        "published": "2026-10-06T05:38:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "India's Harmanpreet steps down as captain",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/indias-harmanpreet-steps-down-as-captain",
        "published": "2026-10-06T07:26:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as captain of India’s women’s cricket team",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/harmanpreet-kaur-steps-down-as-captain-of-indias-womens-cricket-team",
        "published": "2026-10-06T07:49:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Kaur quits as India's women's cricket captain",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/kaur-quits-as-indias-womens-cricket-captain",
        "published": "2026-10-06T07:58:21.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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