Smriti Mandhana Appointed India Women’s Cricket Captain Across All Formats
The star batter takes over the leadership role from Harmanpreet Kaur in a major restructuring of the national squad.
A significant transition has taken place within the Indian women’s cricket setup, as Smriti Mandhana has been named the new captain for the team across all three international formats. This leadership change marks the end of Harmanpreet Kaur’s tenure at the helm of the national side.
A New Era for Indian Cricket
Mandhana, a cornerstone of the batting lineup, steps into the role with immediate effect. The board’s decision to appoint the experienced opener signals a strategic shift in direction for the squad as they prepare for forthcoming global commitments and bilateral series. Mandhana has frequently served in leadership capacities in domestic and franchise cricket, and her promotion to the permanent national captaincy is viewed as a natural progression for her career.
Harmanpreet Kaur, who led the team through various high-profile tournaments during her lengthy period as skipper, will now transition back into a specialist batter role. The change in guard represents a fresh chapter for the national team, with Mandhana tasked with building on the squad's established competitive foundation while implementing her own vision for the side’s future performance on the world stage.