Smriti Mandhana takes over as India captain in all formats

Smriti Mandhana has been appointed as the captain of the Indian women's cricket team across all formats, as announced today. Mandhana, a member of the national team since 2013, has previously held captaincy in 18 T20 internationals and 4 one-day internationals. She steps into this leadership role aiming to strengthen India's position in women's cricket. Her appointment comes in a period of evolving dynamics within the team, reflecting a pivotal moment for Indian cricket. The team is expected to rally under her guidance in upcoming series.

• 3:51 PMESPNcricinfo — Smriti Mandhana appointed India captain across formats