Smriti Mandhana replaces Harmanpreet Kaur as India captain: ‘Very special honour’
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Smriti Mandhana has been appointed as the new captain of the Indian women's cricket team, succeeding Harmanpreet Kaur. Kaur announced her resignation from the leadership role, though she intends to continue playing for the national team.
Mandhana brings prior leadership experience to the position, having previously captained India in multiple One Day Internationals and Twenty20 Internationals.
Kaur's tenure concluded following her resignation, during which she led India to secure their first Women's World Cup title in 2025. Following the announcement, the Board of Control for Cricket in India praised her contributions and noted her significant place in the history of Indian cricket.
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Times of India (IN)Focuses on Mandhana's appointment and her reaction to the leadership role.
Times of India (IN)Highlights BCCI's tribute to outgoing captain Kaur and her historic 2025 World Cup win.
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