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Niki confident ahead of U19-WT20 WC title defence

Niki confident ahead of U19-WT20 WC title defence

Kuala Lumpur, Jan 14 (UNI) India U19 Women’s cricket team captain, Niki Prasad, has set her sights firmly on defending the title as the team gears up for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 in Malaysia.

"Looking at the trophy on display, I’m excited to go out with my teammates and try and defend the trophy won by Team India in 2023," Niki said, expressing her determination during the Captains' Day event in Kuala Lumpur.

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