Smriti Mandhana Succeeds Harmanpreet Kaur As India Women’s Team Captain | Full Details

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Smriti Mandhana Succeeds Harmanpreet Kaur As India Women’s Team Captain | Full Details — Photo credit: Sunday Guardian

Smriti Mandhana has been appointed the new captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, with the BCCI confirming a major leadership change on Tuesday. Mandhana will take charge as India’s full-time white-ball captain, succeeding Harmanpreet Kaur and beginning a new phase for the team. The 29-year-old brings extensive international experience to the position, having represented India since 2013 and already led the side in 18 T20Is and four ODIs.

Smriti Mandhana’s Leadership Experience

Mandhana’s appointment reflects her growing leadership credentials across domestic, international and franchise cricket. The left-handed batter has been one of the leading figures in Indian women’s cricket for more than a decade and has played a significant role in the team’s development across formats.

Originally published by Sunday Guardian on Oct 6, 2026 Read the full article at sundayguardianlive.com

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