Smriti Mandhana appointed Indian women’s cricket team captain
Smriti Mandhana has been appointed as the new captain of the Indian women's cricket team following the resignation of Harmanpreet Kaur. The decision was finalized after a review meeting involving BCCI officials and the team's head coach.
Why it matters
As a major figure in international cricket, this leadership change marks a transition phase for the Indian women's team.
Senior opener Smriti Mandhana was on Tuesday (October 6, 2026) appointed captain of the Indian women's cricket team after Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down from the role.
Harmanpreet announced her decision to step down as India captain in a social media post, following a review meeting with the BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, women's team head coach Amol Muzumdar, and Mandhana in Guwahati on Monday (October 5, 2026).
"The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announces the appointment of Smriti Mandhana as the captain of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team," the BCCI said on their website.
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