Harmanpreet Kaur pens down emotional note after relinquishing captaincy

Originally posted on Guerilla Cricket | By Aryan Surana | Last updated Oct 9, 2026 2:59 PM ET

Reflecting on her tenure as Indian captain across formats, Harmanpreet Kaur penned an emotional note on social media. “This is not an easy decision. It carries years of memories, emotions, sacrifices, and moments that will stay with me for the rest of my life,” she wrote.

“Captaincy may end today, but my love for Indian cricket never will. Blood. Sweat. Sacrifice. Pride. I gave it all. Now, I’m ready to play for the love of the game again. Captaincy ends. The journey continues,” she iterated.

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“I leave the captaincy today with a heart full of emotions, but also with peace. Because I genuinely believe my team is in a good place. A team with talent, character, belief and a future that I am incredibly excited to watch and be a part of.

“I feel I have done my duty. I gave this team everything I had. I carried the responsibility with pride, and I will always be grateful for the privilege of leading Indian women’s cricket. Now, it is time for me to turn the page,” she said, throwing light on her decision to relinquish leadership.

This article first appeared on Guerilla Cricket and was syndicated with permission.

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