Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as India women’s captain
Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as India women’s captain across all three formats, ending her long leadership tenure.
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New Delhi: Harmanpreet Kaur, India's women's cricket skipper, has stepped down as captain in all three formats, ending her long tenure with the national side. She announced the decision on Tuesday, October 6, saying it was a difficult choice shaped by years of memories, feelings, and sacrifice.
Kaur's resignation came a day after the BCCI held a review meeting in Guwahati to assess the team's recent performance and future plans. She captained India in five Tests, 51 ODIs, and 155 T20Is, starting with T20Is in 2016 and becoming full-time captain in the longer formats in 2022.
Her captaincy created some of the most significant achievements in Indian women's cricket. Under Kaur's leadership, India won their first Women's ODI World Cup title in 2025 and gold at the 2026 Asian Games, adding to her track record of continental success.
Despite stepping down as captain, Kaur will continue to represent India as a player. In her farewell statement, she said she was leaving the leadership position with serenity and trust in the team's future, and that while her captaincy was over, her journey with Indian cricket would continue.
