WPL 2025: Niki Prasad Set to Excel for Delhi Capitals After Leading India U19 to World Cup Glory
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Synopsis
Niki Prasad received a warm welcome from her Delhi Capitals teammates as she joined the pre-season camp in Pune ahead of WPL 2025. Following her success in leading India U19 to a World Cup title, she is excited to contribute to her new team.
Key Takeaways
- Niki Prasad led India U19 to a World Cup victory.
- She joins Delhi Capitals for WPL 2025.
- The team starts its campaign against Mumbai Indians.
- Prasad emphasizes the importance of composure in finals.
- She aims to learn and contribute to her new franchise.
Pune, Feb 6 (NationPress) Delhi Capitals’ Niki Prasad was greeted with an enthusiastic reception by her teammates as she arrived in Pune for the pre-season training camp in preparation for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025, set to commence on February 14 in Vadodara.
Just days prior, Prasad garnered attention for her remarkable leadership of the India U19 team to a groundbreaking World Cup victory in Kuala Lumpur, where they triumphed over South Africa in the final match. The players of Delhi Capitals ensured that the World Cup-winning captain received a warm welcome to honor her impressive journey in the tournament.
Upon joining the camp, Prasad remarked, “Honestly, I anticipated there would be cameras, but I didn't foresee the players being there to welcome me. Nonetheless, it brought me immense joy, and I am grateful to all my teammates for such a splendid reception.”
The promising athlete attributes the key to victory during the finals to maintaining composure. “The crucial aspect was that we remained calm and focused during the final match. We simply went out there to express ourselves, which made us appear as the more dominant team. My message to my teammates was straightforward: go out, have fun, enjoy, and take charge,” she emphasized.
Following an incredible run with the national squad, the right-handed batting all-rounder is now poised to make her WPL debut with Delhi Capitals. She conveyed her enthusiasm for participating in the tournament, viewing it as a significant chance to learn and improve her skills.
“Being a member of a WPL team is a fantastic opportunity for young players to learn from others. I am truly thankful to DC for their trust in me. As I join this franchise, I aim to absorb as much as I can and, more importantly, contribute significantly to help the team secure a win,” she concluded.
Delhi Capitals will kick off their WPL 2025 journey against Mumbai Indians on February 15 in Vadodara.
