JSW Sports Signs U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Winning Captain Niki Prasad

Mumbai, March 30 th : 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, “Niki represents the new generation of Indian cricketers who combine skill,
leadership, and maturity at a very young age. Her journey has already been inspiring, from
making a mark in domestic cricket to leading India to a U19 World Cup title. Her composure
and ability to inspire those around her at such a young age are qualities which standout. We
believe she has immense potential to shape the future of Indian women’s cricket and we are
excited to support her as she continues to grow towards greater milestones.”

Expressing her excitement, Niki Prasad said, “I am honoured to join the JSW Sports family. It
is a proud moment for me to be part of an organisation that has consistently supported and
nurtured athletes across disciplines. Their belief in young talent gives me a lot of confidence
as I take the next steps in my career. I am excited to begin my journey with JSW Sports and
make the most of the opportunities ahead.”

With JSW Sports, Niki will benefit from access to a world-class training ecosystems,
experienced athlete management guidance, and holistic career support, enabling her to
continue her development on and off the field. This support will be instrumental in helping
her navigate the transition from success at the junior level to a sustained career at the
senior level.

JSW Sports’ roster includes some of the most successful and promising cricketers in India
such as Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Axar Patel, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, and Suryansh
Shedge. With the addition of Niki Prasad, JSW Sports further strengthens its commitment to
identifying and nurturing the next generation of Indian sporting talent with the potential to
excel on the global stage.

About JSW Sports
JSW Sports, the sports arm of the JSW Group, is a USD 24 billion conglomerate as on March 31, 2023
(end of FY23) with presence across India, USA, South America and Africa. Established in 2012, JSW

Sports aims to play a leading role in ushering a culture for sports in India by maximising the sporting
potential of Indian sport and sportspersons. The group owns JSW Bengaluru FC, India’s most
successful football club in recent memory, Haryana Steelers in the Pro Kabaddi League and in 2018,
ventured into the hugely popular Indian Premier League through a 50 percent stake in the Delhi
franchise, which has since been rebranded as the Delhi Capitals. It also owns and operates SA20 side
Pretoria Capitals.

Through its talent management vertical, JSW Sports manages commercial rights of
top Indian athletes like cricketers Axar Patel, Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma, while also
supporting the training of over 40 Indian Olympic talents through its Sports Excellence Programme.
The JSW Group also spearheaded the creation of the Inspire Institute of Sport, India’s first privately-
funded High Performance Olympic Training Centre in Vijayanagar, Karnataka.