Barely a day after India's historic Women's World Cup win, former India captain Shantha Rangaswamy has stirred debate by calling for Harmanpreet Kaur to step down from captaincy—for the greater good of Indian cricket.

Speaking to PTI, Rangaswamy said the timing may seem harsh, but the move is long overdue. “Harman, as a batter and a fielder, is brilliant. Yes. But tactically, she can fumble at times,” she said. “She can contribute much more without the burden of captaincy.” Advertisement

At 36, Harmanpreet remains one of the team’s most valuable players, but Rangaswamy believes her peak years should be spent focused solely on performance, not leadership. With the next ODI World Cup in 2029 and the T20 edition scheduled for next year in the UK, Rangaswamy urged the BCCI to take a long-te

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