Fri Oct 04 15:36:47 UTC 2024: ## Indian Women’s Cricket Captain Harmanpreet Kaur Rumored to Retire After T20 World Cup
**Kanpur, India:** As India prepares to face Bangladesh in the second Test match of the series, starting September 27th, Indian cricket fans are facing a bittersweet moment. Rumors are swirling that Indian Women’s Cricket team captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, might announce her retirement from T20 International cricket after the upcoming T20 World Cup in 2024.
Kaur, who made her international debut in 2009, has been a crucial part of the Indian team, leading them to numerous victories. She has played 173 T20 Internationals, scoring 3426 runs at an average of 28.08. In the ODI format, she has 133 appearances with 3565 runs at an average of 37.52.
While her recent form hasn’t been as impressive, Kaur has expressed her determination to lead India to T20 World Cup glory. However, whispers suggest that if the team fails to perform well, she might step down, potentially paving the way for Smriti Mandhana to take over as captain.
Though Kaur’s retirement has not been officially confirmed, the possibility has brought a wave of sadness among fans. She has been a key figure in Indian women’s cricket, and her presence on the field will be dearly missed.
The T20 World Cup 2024 will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Indian fans will be watching closely to see how the team performs, and if the rumors about Kaur’s retirement turn out to be true.
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