BCCI Considers Leadership Change for Women's Cricket Team

India's women's cricket team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, faced criticism after failing to qualify for the knockouts in the Women's T20 World Cup for the first time under her captaincy, prompting discussions on a potential leadership change. Former captain Mithali Raj highlighted the team's stagnation over the past three years and emphasized the need for a change in captaincy, suggesting Jemimah Rodrigues as a possible candidate due to her youth and energy. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is currently deliberating on this issue, with a meeting scheduled to discuss the future leadership of the team. Despite individual performances, the team's overall lack of growth and failure to adapt quickly to conditions were noted as significant factors in their early exit. The poor performance against New Zealand and Australia brought into question the clarity of roles within the team, particularly in the batting order. With the upcoming ODI World Cup, the BCCI is considering a transition, potentially appointing vice-captain Smriti Mandhana as the new leader.