Some players change the game entirely, and in Indian women’s Cricket, Harmanpreet Kaur is one of them. With her bold style and aggressive batting, she has inspired many young cricketers throughout the country.
Under her leadership, India achieved significant milestones, including the historic win at the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup on home ground. As Harmanpreet approaches the end of her remarkable career, conversations about the future leadership of the team have begun.
The key question now is: who will succeed her as the captain and guide Indian women’s cricket into its next chapter? With the rise of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) and several emerging leaders, the Indian women’s team has multiple strong candidates ready to take on this role.
Here are 3 potential future captains for the Indian women’s team after Harmanpreet Kaur:
3. Deepti Sharma