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Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as India women's cricket captain

Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as captain of India's women's cricket team, a move confirmed by multiple outlets including Al Jazeera and BBC Sport. The 36-year-old all-rounder had led the side since 2017, guiding India to an ODI World Cup final and a Commonwealth Games gold medal. Her departure opens a leadership transition for a team preparing for upcoming international assignments, with a successor yet to be named.

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