Smriti Mandhana Named India Women's Cricket Captain, Replacing Harmanpreet Kaur
Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as captain across all three formats, with fellow batter Smriti Mandhana taking over the role.
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Smriti Mandhana has been named captain of the Indian women's cricket team across Test, One Day International and Twenty20 formats, succeeding Harmanpreet Kaur in the role.
Harmanpreet Kaur, who had led the side across all three formats, has stepped down as captain. Mandhana, an established top-order batter for India, now takes over leadership of the national team.
The change in captaincy marks a significant shift for Indian women's cricket, with Mandhana responsible for guiding the team's strategy and leadership across the sport's three main formats going forward.
Further details on the circumstances surrounding the leadership change, as well as any accompanying changes to the coaching staff or squad, were not immediately available.
Mandhana's appointment is likely to be closely watched as India's women's team prepares for its upcoming international fixtures under its new captain.
Sources
- Mandhana replaces Harmanpreet as India captain — BBC Sport
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