Mumbai, Oct. 6 -- With Harmanpreet Kaur's tenure as captain of the Indian women's cricket team coming to an end on Tuesday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) appointed Smriti Mandhana as her successor, a release said.

Smriti has been one of the leading figures in Indian women's cricket over the years and has played a key role in the team's progress across formats. An experienced international cricketer, she has also demonstrated her leadership qualities in domestic and franchise cricket, most recently leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the Women's Premier League titles in 2024 and 2026.

Having been part of the Indian team since 2013, Smriti brings considerable experience to the role. She will now take on the responsib...