'I have done my duty': Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as India captain
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Tue, 6 October 2026
7 reports- Times of India05:38first to report
India women’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down from captaincy in all formats, bringing an end to her stint as the team’s leader. Harmanpreet said the decision was not easy but felt she had fulfilled her responsibility as captain.
- Channel News Asia07:48
- Al Jazeera English07:49
The 37-year-old is longest-serving cricket captain, among both men and women, to have captained in over 150 T20I games.
- Times of India12:27
In a heartfelt announcement, Harmanpreet Kaur has declared her resignation as captain of the Indian women's cricket team. Under her guidance, India achieved remarkable feats, including winning a World Cup and securing an Asian Games gold medal. Tributes from stars like Yuvraj Singh, Shafali Verma, and Shikhar Dhawan celebrate her impactful leadership. Despite stepping down, Kaur will continue to represent India, fueled by her enduring passion for cricket.
- Times of India14:43
Harmanpreet Kaur announced her decision to step down as captain of the Indian women's cricket team. Her tenure included leading India to their first Women's World Cup title in 2025. Kaur expressed her commitment to continue representing India as a player following her resignation. The BCCI lauded her impactful leadership and contributions to women's cricket in India. Kaur's leadership journey will be remembered for historic milestones and significant achievements.
- Times of India15:52
Smriti Mandhana has been appointed as the new captain of the Indian women's cricket team. She takes over the leadership role from Harmanpreet Kaur, who announced her resignation as captain. Mandhana has led India in several T20Is and ODIs prior to this appointment. The Board of Control for Cricket in India expressed confidence in her leadership abilities. Harmanpreet will remain part of the squad as a player during this transition.
- Times of India16:57
Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma have been appointed as vice-captains for the T20I and ODI teams. This leadership change follows Harmanpreet Kaur's resignation as captain, while she continues as a player. Smriti Mandhana has been appointed full-time captain and will lead the team in upcoming series. The new leadership group will face Zimbabwe in a three-match T20I series and three ODIs.
Wed, 7 October 2026
4 reports- Times of India03:48
From a stand-in captain in 2012 to India's first women's ODI World Cup-winning skipper, Harmanpreet Kaur's 14-year captaincy produced 211 matches, 126 wins and eight title or gold-medal finishes. It also brought repeated questions over her leadership, batting and record against Australia. Her resignation closes a captaincy era that delivered the trophy India had waited for, while leaving the T20 World Cup and a long-running succession debate finally resolved.
- deccanchronicle.com13:21
A proposed split between ODI and T20 captaincy reportedly became the sticking point, prompting a complete exit rather than a divided role
- Al Jazeera English21:08
Kaur's magical innings instilled belief in the Indian women's cricket team before she led them to a first world title.
- BBC News World23:31
The skipper who led India to the historic 2025 World Cup win has stepped down from her role in all three formats.
Thu, 8 October 2026
1 report- indianlink.com.au00:21
As Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as India captain, we look back at a decade shaped by World Cup glory, Australia, the WBBL and historic wins.
Fri, 9 October 2026
3 reports- prokerala.com06:25
Former India captain Anjum Chopra believes Harmanpreet Kaur's biggest legacy as the side's skipper will be the 2025 Women's ODI World C....
- prokerala.com06:35
Former India captain Anjum Chopra believes Smriti Mandhana does not have to measure herself in stepping up to succeed Harmanpreet Kaur as the side....
- prokerala.com06:45
Former India captain Anjum Chopra believes Smriti Mandhana does not have to measure herself in stepping up to succeed Harmanpreet Kaur as the side....
Tue, 13 October 2026
1 report- Times of India09:56
Smriti Mandhana remains the highest-ranked batter in the ICC women’s ODI rankings with 790 rating points. Harmanpreet Kaur maintains her place in the top ten at ninth position. The T20I batting rankings feature three Indian players, with Shafali Verma leading in fourth place. Indian bowlers dominate the T20I bowling rankings, with Shree Charani in the top spot. India maintains a strong presence in both ODI and T20I team rankings.
Wed, 14 October 2026
1 report- Times of India14:02
The India women's cricket team is set to be led by Smriti Mandhana in a series against Zimbabwe commencing on October 16. Aimed at refining their skills for the Women's Champions Trophy in February 2027, Mandhana emphasized the significance of learning from competitors and establishing solid team standards. She shared insights on their successes and highlighted aspects needing improvement.
Thu, 15 October 2026
1 report- ianslive.in04:03
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) The first thing Biju George noticed about a teenaged Smriti Mandhana at the BCCI's first-ever Under-19 girls' camp, held in Guntur in 2013/14, was the cover drive. Tall and bespectacled, Smriti leaned into the ball so sweetly while playing the cover drive that George nicknamed her 'Lady Dada'.
Fri, 16 October 2026
2 reports- theshillongtimes.com03:37
- Times of India12:15
India will face Zimbabwe women's team for the first time in international cricket. The series will also give Mandhana a chance to begin preparing the team for the ICC Women's Champions Trophy 2027, which will be held in India.
Tue, 20 October 2026
2 reports- Times of India08:30
India vice-captain Shafali Verma has received an official reprimand for throwing the ball to the ground in frustration after dropping a catch during the second T20I against Zimbabwe. The incident took place during India's nine-wicket win in Raipur on Sunday. The 22-year-old was found guilty of breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct.
- Times of India17:10
India's women's cricket team displayed sheer dominance against Zimbabwe, clinching the third T20I by a commanding 92 runs. With Shafali Verma and Harmanpreet Kaur leading the charge, scoring 69 and 91 respectively, Zimbabwe struggled in the chase, ending at 124/7 after facing early setbacks. Nandani Sharma's stellar three-wicket performance solidified the win, marking an impressive 11-match T20I winning streak.
Wed, 21 October 2026
1 report- Times of India04:19
Harmanpreet Kaur achieved a remarkable performance by scoring 91 runs against Zimbabwe in a recent T20I. Her innings marked a significant comeback after struggling for form in previous matches. She expressed gratitude towards those who supported her during challenging times in her career. After stepping down as captain, she found relief and confidence to enjoy her game once more.