Harmanpreet Kaur became the first cricketer in history to captain 150 T20I matches.
Reader brief
Through the Reader lens: Indian women's cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur has become the first cricketer in history to lead her side in 150 T20I matches, a milestone reached during the Women's Asia Cup 2026 in Dubai. The achievement underscores her longevity and centrality to Indian cricket, having captained through multiple World Cups and high-stakes tournaments since taking the role. The milestone match also drew attention for a handshake controversy: Kaur and Pakistan captain Fatima Sana did not shake hands at the toss, a moment that has sparked discussion about on-field protocols and India-Pakistan sporting relations. Coverage from Indian media frames the 150-match captaincy as a historic first, while also noting the diplomatic undertones of the toss incident. What to watch is whether the handshake incident escalates into a broader conversation about ICC protocols or remains a one-off moment, and how Kaur's captaincy record continues to grow in upcoming tournaments.
What to watch next
- Watch for ICC response to toss handshake protocol
- Monitor Kaur's captaincy milestones in upcoming Asia Cup matches
- Track India-Pakistan cricketing relations post-incident
What was said3
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Harmanpreet Kaur
2 quotes“Our bowling is doing great in this tournament, and good to get the opportunity to bowl first.”
“Great achievement. But the key is to keep enjoying yourself on the field, and that is a key. I try to keep up with that”
In the article
…96 - Heather Knight (ENG-W) - 96 - Diane Bimenyimana (RWA-W) Reflecting on the milestone, Harmanpreet played down the significance of the number and stressed the importance of continuing to enjoy her cricket. “ Great achievement. But the key is to keep enjoying yourself on the field, and that is a key. I try to keep up with that ,” Harmanpreet said when asked about leading India for the 150th time in T20Is. Harmanpreet leaves Dhoni and men’s captains far behind Harmanpreet’s landmark also puts her well ahead of the leading men’s captains in…
Fatima Sana
1 quote“We're gonna bat first because we want to put a maximum total here.”
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So what2
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- Harmanpreet Kaur historic milestone achieved· immediate
- India-Pakistan cricket relations diplomatic tension· days
Sources2
- [1]The Times of Indianeutral‘No handshake’ again: Harmanpreet, Fatima avoid customary gesture at Asia Cup toss
- [2]The Times of IndianeutralHarmanpreet creates history, becomes first cricketer ever to captain in 150 T20Is