‘Don’t think there’s pressure anymore’ – Harmanpreet keen to ‘enjoy’ post-captaincy phase

After her match-winning 91 not out off 41, she said she was focused on making the most of her time in the middle…

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Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 6:17 PM

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Harmanpreet Kaur stated she feels no pressure and aims to enjoy her post-captaincy career phase.
Harmanpreet hit an unbeaten 91 off 41 deliveries in India's third T20I against Zimbabwe in Raipur.
Smriti Mandhana took over the India captaincy after Harmanpreet stepped down earlier in October 2026.

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Former India captain Harmanpreet Kaur stated she no longer feels pressure and wants to focus on enjoying her batting. Speaking after scoring an unbeaten 91 off 41 balls in the third T20I against Zimbabwe in Raipur, she emphasized making the most of her time in the middle. Harmanpreet stepped down from captaincy earlier in October 2026, handing leadership duties to Smriti Mandhana.

Harmanpreet credited batting coach Himanshu for helping her maintain confidence and technique through net sessions. Meanwhile, captain Mandhana praised the decision to rotate the batting order and expressed satisfaction with India's expanding bowling options ahead of hosting the inaugural Champions Trophy.

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