Smriti Mandhana Begins a New Chapter as India Captain India’s women’s cricket team is preparing for a new leadership era under Smriti Mandhana, who has been appointed captain across all formats. She takes over from Harmanpreet Kaur, who stepped down from the leadership role on October 6, 2026. Mandhana will lead India in their upcoming home series against Zimbabwe Women. The tour features three T20 Internationals followed by three One-Day Internationals. It will also mark the first bilateral international series between the two