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Smriti Irani lauds Harmanpreet Kaur's ten-year captaincy tenure after her step down
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 07:31 AM
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Union Minister Smriti Irani praised former India women's cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur for her decade-long leadership after Kaur announced she would step down as captain.
Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani publicly commended former India women's cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur for her ten-year stint at the helm, following Kaur's announcement that she would relinquish the captaincy.
Kaur, who assumed the role in 2014, steered the side to several milestones, including the 2020 ICC Women's T20 World Cup triumph and a historic run to the final of the 2022 Women's World Cup. Her leadership is widely credited with elevating the profile of women's cricket across the country.
Speaking at a press conference in New Delhi, Irani highlighted Kaur's resilience, strategic acumen and her status as a role model for aspiring athletes, stating that the nation owes a debt of gratitude for the inspiration she has provided.
While stepping down as captain, Kaur confirmed she will continue to represent India as a senior batter and will focus on mentoring emerging talent. The BCCI is expected to announce a new captain in the coming weeks.
Kaur, who assumed the role in 2014, steered the side to several milestones, including the 2020 ICC Women's T20 World Cup triumph and a historic run to the final of the 2022 Women's World Cup. Her leadership is widely credited with elevating the profile of women's cricket across the country.
Speaking at a press conference in New Delhi, Irani highlighted Kaur's resilience, strategic acumen and her status as a role model for aspiring athletes, stating that the nation owes a debt of gratitude for the inspiration she has provided.
While stepping down as captain, Kaur confirmed she will continue to represent India as a senior batter and will focus on mentoring emerging talent. The BCCI is expected to announce a new captain in the coming weeks.