Smriti Mandhana replaces Harmanpreet Kaur as Indian women’s team captain

Smriti Mandhana has been appointed as India's full-time captain after Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down from her post on Tuesday. The upcoming series against Zimbabwe will be Mandhana's first as India's full-time captain.

New Delhi: Star batter Smriti Mandhana has been appointed India’s full-time captain ahead of their upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe. Mandhana’s appointment was made official on Tuesday, hours after Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down as captain of the Indian women’s team across all formats.

Mandhana was the frontrunner to succeed Harmanpreet, having served as her deputy for a long time. The elegant left-hander will take charge of the team in her first series as the full-time captain against Zimbabwe. India will take on Zimbabwe in a three-match T20I series, followed by three ODIs from October 16 to 28.

“The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announces the appointment of Smriti........

© News9Live