Harmanpreet Kaur era ends: Why Smriti Mandhana is the obvious choice to lead Indian women's cricket team? Explained

Mint - Oct 6, 2026

Indian women's cricket team's long-serving captain Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down from her position in all three formats, saying that she has done her duty as leader and is now ready to play for the love of the game again.

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