Smriti Mandhana named India’s women’s cricket captain after Harmanpreet Kaur steps down

The ICC reports that India named opener Smriti Mandhana captain of its women’s team across formats after Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down. Mandhana had served as Harmanpreet’s deputy and previously led India in 18 T20Is and four ODIs. She called the appointment “a very special honour” and thanked Harmanpreet for her contribution.