Prithvi Shaw explains move to Maharashtra after parting ways with Mumbai
"At this stage of my career, I believe joining the Maharashtra team will help me grow further as a cricketer. I am deeply grateful to the Mumbai Cricket Association for the opportunities and support I have received over the years," Shaw said."The Maharashtra Cricket Association has made remarkable efforts in recent years to enhance cricketing infrastructure throughout the state. Initiatives like the Maharashtra Premier League, Women's MPL, Corporate Shield, and D.B. Deodhar Tournament are testament to their vision."I'm confident that being part of such a progressive setup will positively impact my journey as a cricketer. I'm happy to get the opportunity to play alongside talented players like Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ankit Bawne, Rahul Tripathi, Rajneesh Gurbani, and Mukesh Choudhary in the Maharashtra team."Shaw has scored 4,556 runs in 58 first-class matches for Mumbai at an average of 46.02. However, he was dropped from the Mumbai squad for the second half of the Ranji Trophy season due to poor form and disciplinary concerns. Although he featured in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament last season, he was overlooked for the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day competition.Notably, Mumbai were set to lose India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal too after he applied for NOC. Jaiswal expressed desire to join Goa, but decided against it and stayed with Mumbai for the 2025-26 season.'WE STAND FIRMLY BEHIND PRITHVI'MCA President Rohit Pawar welcomed Shaw's arrival, noting that the opener's inclusion would further bolster their already strong side."We are delighted to welcome a player of Prithvi Shaw's calibre to the Maharashtra team. His inclusion adds tremendous strength to an already talented squad comprising experienced players like Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ankit Bawne, Rahul Tripathi, Mukesh Choudhary, and Rajneesh Gurbani. Shaw's international and IPL experience will be invaluable, especially for mentoring younger players in the squad," he said."I extend my heartfelt thanks to the MCA Apex Council and the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) for supporting this decision. The Maharashtra Cricket Association stands firmly behind Prithvi in his new journey, and we wish him the very best for the seasons ahead."advertisementShaw will be hoping that the move to Maharashtra reignites his faltering career. Once considered one of Indian cricket's brightest prospects, his trajectory has been hampered by fitness and disciplinary issues. He last represented India in July 2021.The former Delhi Capitals opener also went unsold at the IPL 2025 auction.- EndsTrending Reel
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