Indian cricket coach and former player
India has won the Asia Cup by beating Sri Lanka by 72 runs, marking an eighth title. The post-match ceremony was lengthy and controversial as India's team declined to receive the trophy from ACC chair Naqvi amid ongoing India-Pakistan tensions. The ceremony ended without the Indian team on stage and without individual awards.
Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as India’s captain across all formats after a decade at the helm. Smriti Mandhana is set to take over, with Kaur continuing as a player. The move follows India’s recent successes and internal reviews, and comes amid debate over leadership as the team faces growing global competition.