India, Oct. 7 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced the appointment of Smriti Mandhana as the captain of the Indian Women's Cricket Team.

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.

She was appointed as the new skipper after Harmanpreet Kaur resigned as skipper, ending a glorious chapter in Indian cricket.

Who is Smriti Mandhana?

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 sinc...