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T20 World Cup: There's a quiet confidence when young Niki Prasad speaks. It’s the kind of confidence that comes not from loud proclamations, but from the reassurance that one’s potential is being duly recognised.

For Niki, who captained India to the 2025 U19 Women’s T20 World Cup title, the decision by Delhi Capitals (DC) to retain her ahead of the 2026 Women's Premier League (WPL) season represents more than just a vote of confidence – it's a validation of the promise she has shown in last 12 months.

"To me personally, I'm feeling really grateful that DC has retained me and they've shown faith in me that I can still come out there for the team and put up a good show. So I think I'm really grateful about that and really happy to be retained," Niki said in an exclusive conversation with IANS, from DC’s pre-season camp in Goa.