Harmanpreet Kaur Quits captancy of women cricket team

Indian women’s team captain Harmanpreet Kaur has officially stepped down as captain in all formats. The decision marks the end of a defining era that delivered historic breakthroughs, including India’s ODI World Cup victory and Asian Games gold, while opening the door for long-time vice-captain Smriti Mandhana to usher in a new leadership phase.

The big announcement came after a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) review meeting in Guwahati to evaluate the team’s performances in the past few months and the roadmap for the future. Chaired by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, the meeting was attended by Harmanpreet, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana and head coach Amol Muzumdar. (UPDATED ON 6TH OCT 2026)