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Harmanpreet Kaur to captain India's women's cricket team for 2026 Asian Games
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the 15-member Indian women's cricket squad for the 2026 Asian Games, scheduled to be held in Japan. Harmanpreet Kaur has been retained as the captain, with Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain. This decision comes despite the team's recent World Cup campaign being described as underwhelming by some outlets.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 2 · Centre 7 · Right 3 n = 12
- Left (2): National Herald, The Hindu
- Centre (7): Amar Ujala, Deccan Chronicle, Telangana Today, The Indian Express, The Lallantop, The New Indian Express, The Print
- Right (3): Dainik Jagran, The Pioneer, Zee News (Hindi)