U19 World Cup Captain Niki Prasad Joins JSW Sports at 20

A 20-year-old who led India to a World Cup title just got the backing she needs to reach even greater heights.

Niki Prasad, captain of India's ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup 2025 winning team, has signed with JSW Sports. The sports management arm of the JSW Group will provide her with world-class training facilities, athlete management guidance, and career support as she continues her rise in professional cricket.

Niki's journey reads like a fairy tale that's still being written. She made her U16 debut at just nine years old and joined Karnataka's U19 team two years later. By 13, she had turned professional.

Her recent achievements show why JSW Sports invested in her future. Last year, she guided India to a U19 Asia Cup triumph before captaining the team to World Cup glory in Malaysia. Her steady, composed leadership style has become her signature.

She's already gaining experience at the highest level of franchise cricket. Niki represents Delhi Capitals in the Women's Premier League, where she's played 18 matches over two seasons. In seven matches with the bat, she's scored 153 runs at an average of 30.60, with a top score of 47.

Why This Inspires

What makes Niki's story remarkable isn't just her early success but the maturity she brings to leadership. Himanshu Sharma, Head of Talent and Brand Consulting at JSW Sports, highlighted her ability to inspire teammates at such a young age. That combination of skill and composure separates promising players from future legends.

She now joins a powerhouse roster that includes some of India's most successful cricketers: Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Axar Patel, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, and Suryansh Shedge. The support system gives her everything she needs to focus on what matters most: becoming the best player she can be.

"I am honoured to join the JSW Sports family," Niki said. "Their belief in young talent gives me a lot of confidence as I take the next steps in my career."

Young women across India now have another role model showing them that age is just a number when you have talent, dedication, and the right support behind you.