Following the conclusion of Harmanpreet Kaur's tenure on Tuesday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officially named Smriti Mandhana as the new captain of the Indian women's cricket team. A pivotal player of the national side for over a decade, Mandhana has been integral to the squad's growth across all formats. 

Her impressive leadership credentials include guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru to Women's Premier League titles in 2024 and 2026, alongside prior interim leadership experience in 18 T20Is and 4 ODIs.