Smriti Mandhana Has Earned the Captaincy India Now Needs
Smriti Mandhana’s elevation as India’s new captain marks a significant shift toward a more settled and form-driven leadership model. The 30-year-old left-hander arrives with rare dual credentials: she is the most experienced player in the squad after Harmanpreet Kaur and has already proved her tactical range by steering Royal Challengers Bengaluru to two Women’s Premier League titles.
