Niki Prasad Joins JSW Sports: A New Era for Indian Women's Cricket

Niki Prasad, the captain of India's ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup 2025 winning team, has signed with JSW Sports. At just 20, she has already made a significant impact in cricket, showcasing her leadership skills and talent. With a successful stint in the Women's Premier League and a remarkable journey in domestic cricket, Niki is poised for greater achievements. JSW Sports aims to support her growth with world-class training and management. This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for Niki and Indian women's cricket.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 30, 2026, 17:33 IST

JSW Sports Welcomes Niki Prasad

JSW Sports, the renowned sports division of the JSW Group, has officially announced the signing of Niki Prasad, who captained India's victorious ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup 2025 team.

Niki Prasad: A Promising Talent

At only 20 years old, Niki has already showcased remarkable leadership and consistency, establishing herself as a future star in cricket. She began her U16 career at the age of nine and quickly progressed to Karnataka's U19 team within two years. Turning professional at 13, Niki has continued to shine, recently leading India to victory in the U19 Asia Cup and the World Cup in Malaysia last year.

Experience in the Women's Premier League

Niki also plays for the Delhi Capitals in the Women's Premier League, where she has gained invaluable experience over the past two seasons. In her 18 matches with the franchise, she has scored 153 runs, averaging 30.60, with a top score of 47.

JSW Sports' Perspective on the Signing

Himanshu Sharma, Head of Talent and Brand Consulting at JSW Sports, commented on the signing, stating, "Niki embodies the new wave of Indian cricketers who blend skill, leadership, and maturity at a young age. Her inspiring journey from domestic cricket to leading India to a U19 World Cup title is commendable."

"Her ability to maintain composure and motivate her peers at such a young age is remarkable. We believe she has the potential to significantly influence the future of Indian women's cricket, and we are thrilled to support her as she reaches for new heights," he added.

Niki Prasad's Enthusiasm

Niki expressed her enthusiasm about joining JSW Sports, saying, "I am thrilled to become part of the JSW Sports family. It is a significant moment for me to join an organization that has consistently supported athletes across various sports. Their faith in young talent boosts my confidence as I advance in my career. I look forward to starting my journey with JSW Sports and seizing the opportunities that lie ahead."

Support for Future Growth

With JSW Sports, Niki will gain access to top-notch training facilities, expert athlete management, and comprehensive career support, which will aid her development both on and off the field.

JSW Sports boasts a roster of some of India's most successful and promising cricketers, including Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Axar Patel, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, and Suryansh Shedge.