Kaur Steps Down as India Women's Team Captain
Harmanpreet Kaur said the move was difficult after years of sacrifice and confirmed she will remain with the national side.
- On Tuesday, Harmanpreet Kaur announced she is stepping down as captain of the Indian Women's Cricket Team across all formats. The long-serving Indian led the team to historic success during her tenure.
- Harmanpreet led India to the ICC Women's ODI World Cup title last November, becoming the only ODI World Cup-winning captain to achieve this milestone for the World Cup.
- In a lengthy Instagram post, Harmanpreet described the choice as difficult, stating, "This is not an easy decision. It carries years of memories, emotions, sacrifices. I gave this team everything I had."
- Despite stepping down from the Captaincy, Harmanpreet confirmed her intention to continue playing for the Cricket Team. She remains committed to contributing to the team's future success on the field.
- Today, the transition marks a shift in Indian Women's cricket leadership. As she noted, "Captaincy ends, the journey continues," reflecting her ongoing career rather than departure from the team.
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Not An Easy Decision: Harmanpreet Kaur Steps Down As India Captain
In a major development for Indian cricket, Harmanpreet Kaur has officially stepped down as captain of the national women's team across all three formats. The 37-year-old veteran announced her decision on Tuesday, stating that she has fulfilled her duty as leader and looks forward to continuing as a player for the love of the game.
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The Independent (US)Harmanpreet Kaur resigns as India cricket captain
Kaur first took over as permanent all-format captain in 2016 and says she has given ‘everything I had to this team’
Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as India captain across formats
New Delhi: India’s only World Cup-winning women’s cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Tuesday, October 6, stepped down from her position in all three formats, saying that she has done her duty as leader and is now “ready to play for the love of the game again.” The 37-year-old’s announcement came after a BCCI review meeting … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & …
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