Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Chopra backs Harmanpreet as India's best captain
Anjum Chopra, a former Indian cricket player, thinks Harmanpreet Kaur is still the best person to lead the Indian women's cricket team.
She said this after another former captain, Shantha Rangaswamy, suggested changing the captain.
Chopra believes the team should focus on playing well and keeping their winning momentum, especially with important matches coming up.
She also talked about how players like Harmanpreet and Richa Ghosh have natural power in their batting, but power can be improved with training.
Leagues like the Women's Premier League (WPL) help players get better by playing with international and domestic players.
Anjum Chopra supports Harmanpreet Kaur as the best captain for India's women's cricket team.
Chopra dismissed suggestions for a captaincy change, calling them personal views.
The team is preparing for a T20 series against Sri Lanka and the upcoming WPL.
Chopra emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum and focusing on cricket.
She highlighted the role of leagues like the WPL in improving players' skills.
- Who
- Anjum Chopra, former India player, and Harmanpreet Kaur, current captain
- What
- Debate over the captaincy of the Indian women's cricket team
- When
- Ahead of a T20 series against Sri Lanka and the upcoming WPL
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To sustain momentum and prepare for future tournaments
- Current Series
- T20 series against Sri Lanka
- Upcoming Tournament
- Women's Premier League (WPL)
- Future Event
- T20 World Cup
- Key Players Mentioned
- Harmanpreet Kaur, Richa Ghosh
- Former Captain's View
- Shantha Rangaswamy suggested changing the captain