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Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as captain of India cricket team

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 5:48 AM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as captain of India cricket team

Summary

Harmanpreet Kaur has announced her resignation as captain of the India women's cricket team. The 37-year-old led India in a total of 51 One Day Internationals (ODIs), 155 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), and five Test matches. Kaur's leadership spanned multiple international tournaments, contributing to the team's growth and visibility on the global stage. As of now, the Indian cricket board has not announced her successor.

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Key Details

•Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down from her captaincy role.
•She captained India in five Tests, 51 ODIs, and 155 T20Is.
•Kaur's tenure included leadership in significant international tournaments.
•The Indian cricket board has yet to name a new captain.

Latest Updates

6:03 AMYahoo Sports — Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as India women's team captain: Smriti Mandhana set to take over
5:48 AMESPNcricinfo — Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as India captain

What they're saying

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Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as India captain after a long stint at the helm of India women's team across formats. She leaves after overseeing a highly successful period in Indian women's cricket.
— Yahoo Sports