Smriti Mandhana Named India Women's Captain After Harmanpreet Kaur Steps Down

Smriti Mandhana has been appointed captain of the Indian women's cricket team, succeeding Harmanpreet Kaur, the BCCI announced on October 6. Mandhana, India's long-time deputy who has led in 18 T20Is and four ODIs, takes charge of the white-ball side. Her first assignment is a six-match home series against Zimbabwe starting October 16.