{
  "id": 12434397,
  "title": "'You gave Indian cricket everything': Yuvraj, Shafali, Dhawan pay tribute after Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as captain",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/you-gave-indian-cricket-everything-yuvraj-shafali-dhawan-pay-tribute",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T17:57:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/gave-indian-cricket-everything-yuvraj-175700813.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Harmanpreet Kaur, India's sole women's World Cup-winning captain, has announced her decision to step down as the team's skipper across all three formats. The news was met with an outpouring of tributes from across the cricket fraternity on Tuesday, as Yuvraj Singh, Shafali Verma, and Shikhar Dhawan took to Instagram to acknowledge her contributions. Yuvraj, who shares a Punjabi background with Harmanpreet, wrote, \"You gave Indian cricket everything as captain, Harman. The responsibility, the pressure, the highs and the lows, you carried it all with pride. Well done for everything you've done for the team and for the nation.\" Shafali, who made her India debut under Harmanpreet's leadership, shared a personal message, expressing gratitude for her support and guidance. She said, \"Since the day I made my debut, you've always been there for me, on and off the field. Your contribution to Indian women's cricket is something that will always be remembered.\" Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan also paid tribute, highlighting Harmanpreet's impact on Indian cricket. He stated, \"Leadership is never just about the title, it's about the impact you leave behind. Harmanpreet, you've given Indian cricket a lot to be proud of. Wishing you the best for everything ahead!\" Harmanpreet's tenure as captain saw India win their maiden Women's World Cup title in November 2025 and secure an Asian Games gold medal last month. She announced her decision after a BCCI review meeting in Guwahati, which was chaired by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia. Upon stepping down, Harmanpreet said she had fulfilled her duty as captain and was now ready to \"play for the love of the game again.\" She will continue to represent India as a player.",
  "summary": "In a heartfelt announcement, Harmanpreet Kaur has declared her resignation as captain of the Indian women's cricket team. Under her guidance, India achieved remarkable feats, including winning a World Cup and securing an Asian Games gold medal. Tributes from stars like Yuvraj Singh, Shafali Verma, and Shikhar Dhawan celebrate her impactful leadership. Despite stepping down, Kaur will continue to…",
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      {
        "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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  "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."
}