Chandigarh, Oct. 7 -- Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down as captain of the Indian women's cricket team across all formats after the BCCI informed her that a leadership transition was necessary. Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana was named India captain later on Tuesday evening. The 37-year-old's decision follows a review meeting with BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia in Guwahati, where Harmanpreet and Mandhana were told that selectors favoured a change with an eye on the future. The BCCI was waiting for the Asian Games to conclude before discussing the matter. However, a BCCI official told HT, Harmanpreet was still keen on holding the role and continuing in all formats. She said she was fully equipped to lead the Indian team in all formats, arguing that e...