She made India fall in love with women’s cricket – now her era as captain is over

October 6, 2026 · 7:49 am 3 sources

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Wires & papers of record

• She made India fall in love with women's cricket - now her era as captain is over
  BBC News · October 7, 2026 23:31
  The skipper who led India to the historic 2025 World Cup win has stepped down from her role in all three formats.

Coverage

• Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as captain of India’s women’s cricket team
  Al Jazeera · October 6, 2026 07:49
  Kaur, 37, is the only man or woman to captain her side in international cricket in more than 150 T20I games.
• Harmanpreet Kaur: The captain who changed how India’s women played cricket
  Al Jazeera · October 7, 2026 21:08
  Kaur's magical innings instilled belief in the Indian women's cricket team before she led them to a first world title.