India’s Women Cricketers Celebrate Historic Wins Under Former Captain

The Indian women’s cricket team has entered a golden period, largely credited to former captain Harmanpreet Kaur. Under her leadership, the side amassed a collection of titles that include the 2025 ICC Women’s One‑Day World Cup, four Asia Cup crowns and consecutive gold medals at the 2023 Hangzhou and 2025 Aichi‑Nagoya Asian Games.

A silver finish at the 2022 Commonwealth Games added further prestige. The team also made headlines by defeating England in a historic women’s Test at Lord’s, the first such match on the iconic ground.

Kaur’s statistical record—five Tests, 51 ODIs and 155 T20Is—reflects extensive experience that helped nurture a resilient, aggressive playing style. As she steps down to focus on her playing career, the board has hinted that vice‑captain Smriti Mandhana could assume the chief role across formats.

Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how the momentum built by Kaur will translate under new leadership, hoping the team will continue to set records and inspire the next generation of cricketers.