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Smriti Mandhana will benefit from Harmanpreet Kaur’s guidance, says BCCI president Mithun Manhas

BCCI president Mithun Manhas has emphasized the importance of mentorship in India’s women’s cricket leadership transition, suggesting that Harmanpreet Kaur’s continued involvement will be crucial as Smriti Mandhana settles into her new role as the team’s full-time all-format captain. Manhas highlighted a long-standing tradition of senior players guiding successors, citing examples from the men’s side where figures like Sourav Ganguly, M.S.

Dhoni, and Virat Kohli benefited from the presence of experienced leaders during their captaincy tenures. He noted that Mandhana will face challenging decisions early on and that Kaur’s experience will provide valuable support as she navigates her responsibilities across formats.

The BCCI’s approach underscores a structured succession model aimed at ensuring continuity and development within the team’s leadership structure.

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