Niki Prasad, the captain of India’s 2025 U19 Women’s T20 World Cup-winning team, finds inspiration in the senior women’s team’s remarkable 270-run victory over England in the first women’s Test at Lord’s. The historic win, led by Harmanpreet Kaur’s side, saw Yastika Bhatia scoring a century and Kranti Gaud claiming a five-wicket haul, with Sneh Rana’s four-wicket haul sealing India’s significant Test triumph.
The achievement at Lord’s has left a lasting impact on young cricketers, according to Niki, who emphasized the significance of India’s performance in adapting to Test cricket. She highlighted the team’s ability to handle the situation and deliver outstanding performances, setting a benchmark for aspiring cricketers in the country.
Reflecting on the growing emphasis on red-ball cricket in India, Niki mentioned the inclusion of senior multi-day tournaments and specialized camps at the BCCI CoE in Bengaluru. She credited this shift towards red-ball preparedness for India’s success at Lord’s, expressing optimism for the team’s improvement across all formats in the coming years.
Niki shared her upcoming plans, including a month-long camp at the CoE starting in August and a busy schedule with the India A team. She highlighted the focus on T20, one-day, and Test matches in the camp, aiming to enhance her skills for future domestic and international competitions over the next six months.
