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Smriti Mandhana Takes Over Captaincy of Indian Women’s Cricket Team Following Harmanpreet Kaur’s Resignation

Smriti Mandhana has been named the new captain of the Indian women's cricket team after Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down.

Mahbeez Parbeen | | 1 min read

Smriti Mandhana Takes Over Captaincy of Indian Women’s Cricket Team Following Harmanpreet Kaur’s Resignation
Source: NDTV Sports

In Brief

  1. Smriti Mandhana appointed captain of Indian women's cricket team.
  2. Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down as captain via social media announcement.
  3. Mandhana’s appointment marks a new leadership phase for the team.
  4. Transition comes ahead of upcoming international fixtures.

Smriti Mandhana has been appointed as the new captain of the Indian women's cricket team. This decision follows Harmanpreet Kaur's recent announcement on social media regarding her resignation from the captaincy. The change in leadership is significant as it comes at a crucial time for the team, ahead of forthcoming international matches.

Mandhana, known for her batting prowess, is expected to bring fresh energy and strategic direction to the side. Harmanpreet Kaur had led the team for several years, and her stepping down marks the end of an era. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will now support Mandhana as she takes on the role of captaincy, guiding the team through its next competitive phase. This transition is an important moment for Indian women's cricket, aiming to build on past achievements and look forward to future successes under Mandhana's leadership.


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