New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- Niki Prasad has earned her maiden call-up to India's senior women's cricket team after captaining the country to the ICC Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup title in 2025. The 20-year-old batter has been named in India's squad for the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe, marking a significant step in her progression from age-group cricket to the senior international setup.

Born on 25 October, 2005, Prasad is a right-handed batter who also bowls right-arm off-break. The Karnataka cricketer came through the domestic age-group system before establishing herself as a promising young player.

Her elevation to the national squad follows her performances for India A and her experience playing in the Women's Premier League (WP...