Ending a glorious chapter in Indian women’s cricket, Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as captain across all three formats. The 37‑year‑old, who led India for a decade in T20s and later became the all‑format leader in 2023, announced her decision in an emotional Instagram post.
Harmanpreet’s leadership tenure reached its pinnacle last year when India clinched its maiden Women’s ODI World Cup, a historic triumph that cemented her legacy as the country’s most successful women’s captain. She took over the T20 captaincy in 2016, was elevated to ODI captain in 2022, and eventually became the all‑format skipper, guiding India through a transformative era.
Her announcement came a day after she, vice‑captain Smriti Mandhana, and head coach Amol Muzumdar met BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia in Guwahati to discuss the roadmap for the women’s team. In her farewell note, Harmanpreet said she was leaving the role “with a heart full of emotions, but also with peace.”
Fans and teammates hailed her decision as the end of an era, celebrating her fearless leadership, match‑winning knocks, and ability to inspire a new generation of cricketers. While she steps away from captaincy, Harmanpreet remains a vital presence in the squad, expected to continue contributing with her experience and mentorship.
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