October 6, 2026 12:26 PM

Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as India women’s cricket captain across formats

Harmanpreet Kaur on Tuesday announced that she has stepped down as captain of the Indian women's cricket team across all formats, bringing an end to her tenure at the helm. Kaur announced her decision in a post on Instagram, saying it was a difficult call shaped by years of memories, emotions and sacrifices. Kaur’s decision comes after she led India to a gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games. One of the defining achievements of her captaincy came in 2025, when she guided India to their maiden W...