Sports October 6, 2026 at 12:29 PM

Harmanpreet Kaur's successor is obvious: Why Smriti Mandhana is ready to usher India into a new era after years as vice-captain

Hindustan Times Cricket

Harmanpreet Kaur's exit leaves a huge void, but Smriti Mandhana has the experience, trophies and leadership pedigree to take Indian women's cricket forward.

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