Smriti Mandhana becomes the new captain of the India women's cricket team

07-Oct-2026

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Smriti Mandhana has been appointed captain of India's women's white-ball cricket teams, succeeding Harmanpreet Kaur who stepped down. A key player since 2013, Mandhana's leadership is proven through 18 T20I and 4 ODI captaincies and guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru to two Women's Premier League titles. 

She expressed gratitude and commitment to leading India forward. BCCI officials praised her experience, temperament, and leadership qualities, highlighting her as central to the future of Indian women's cricket both on and off the field.