JSW Sports has signed 20-year-old Niki Prasad, captain of India’s U19 Women’s T20 World Cup-winning team. A prodigy since age nine, she has led India to U19 Asia Cup and World Cup triumphs and plays for Delhi Capitals in the WPL. JSW will support her growth with world-class training and career guidance, strengthening its roster of India’s emerging cricket talent.

Mumbai: JSW Sports, the distinguished sports arm of Indian conglomerate JSW Group, has confirmed the signing of Niki Prasad, captain of India’s ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025 winning team. At just 20 years of age, Niki has already demonstrated exceptional leadership and consistency, announcing herself as a future star of the game.

A steady and composed leader, Niki made her U16 debut at the age of nine and, within two years, earned a place in Karnataka’s U19 side. Turning professional at 13, Niki has continued to impress with her performances and leadership credentials, most guiding India to a U19 Asia Cup triumph before captaining the side to World Cup glory in Malaysia last year. She also represents Delhi Capitals in the Women’s Premier League and has been a part of the franchise for the past two seasons, gaining valuable experience at the highest level of franchise cricket.

Speaking about the signing, Himanshu Sharma, Head of Talent and Brand Consulting, JSW Sports said, 

Expressing her excitement, Niki Prasad said,