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 experience was needed at the helm. Later, Harmanpreet admitted that her T20 batting form had not been the best and she felt that she could step down and give the younger generation a chance. But she wanted to continue leading in the ODI and Test formats. BCCI, however, remained firm on its call. On Tuesday, Harmanpreet announced her decision on Instagram, ending a leadership stint that began nearly a decade ago and included India's historic ODI World Cup triumph last year. Mandhana, one of the most experienced players in the India team, has been handed leadership after being part of the national setup since 2013. She has previously led India in 18 T20Is and four ODIs....