{
  "id": 12362533,
  "title": "'I feel I have done my duty': Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as India captain",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/i-feel-i-have-done-my-duty-harmanpreet-kaur-steps-down-as-india",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T11:08:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/feel-done-duty-harmanpreet-kaur-110800049.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India's veteran women's cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur has announced her retirement from all three formats of the game. The 37-year-old announced her decision on Instagram, stating that she has fulfilled her responsibility as captain and is now ready to return to the sport without the burdens of leadership. \"Today, I step down as captain of the Indian Women's Cricket Team across all formats,\" she expressed, acknowledging that this was a difficult choice filled with years of memories, emotions, sacrifices, and moments that will remain with her forever. Kaur emphasized that her stepping down as captain does not mark the end of her international cricket career; instead, she is eager to play once again with renewed passion. Over a decade leading India's T20I team, she guided the team to significant victories, including their first-ever ODI World Cup win and a consecutive Asian Games gold in the T20 format. Speaking about her tenure, Harmanpreet expressed immense pride in the team's progress and confidence in their future. She recounted the lows and highs of her leadership journey, including the personal sacrifices she made for the team's benefit. Amidst the challenges, Kaur highlighted the importance of putting the team first, making tough decisions for their greater good. Despite the emotional weight of her decision, she affirmed her belief that the team is in a strong position, ready to embrace new challenges. Kaur expressed gratitude to her teammates, coaches, support staff, management, BCCI, family, and fans for their unwavering support. As she concludes her captaincy, Kaur remains committed to the game, stating that her love for Indian cricket will endure, and her journey as a player continues.",
  "summary": "India women’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down from captaincy in all formats, bringing an end to her stint as the team’s leader. Harmanpreet said the decision was not easy but felt she had fulfilled her responsibility as captain.",
  "key_points": [
    "Harmanpreet Kaur retires from all cricket formats at 37, fulfilling her duty as captain.",
    "Guided India's T20I team to first ODI World Cup win and Asian Games gold.",
    "Grateful for teammates, coaches, and fans' support throughout her leadership."
  ],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "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": "The Indian Express",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-06T07:36:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Harmanpreet Kaur Steps Down As India Women's Captain After Historic World Cup Triumph, Will Continue As Player",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/harmanpreet-kaur-steps-down-as-india-womens-captain-after-historic",
        "published": "2026-10-06T11:17:16.000Z"
      }
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  },
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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."
}