Prithvi Shaw Leaves Mumbai After Obtaining NOC From State Association
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Prithvi Shaw has been granted No Objection Certificate by the Mumbai Cricket Association to leave the state team.
Prithvi Shaw has obtained a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) with the opener set to join a new team for the upcoming domestic season.
'The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) would like to inform that cricketer Prithvi Shaw had formally requested a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to represent another state as a professional player in the upcoming domestic season. After due consideration, the MCA has granted the NOC," news agency PTI quoted MCA as saying.
MCA Secretary Abhay Hadap lauded Shaw for his contribution to Mumbai cricket.
'Prithvi Shaw has been an exceptional talent and has contributed significantly to Mumbai cricket. We respect his decision and wish him the very best in his future endeavours," Hadap said.
In a letter to the MCA, Shaw stated his desire to move on from Mumbai having been dropped midway through the Ranji Trophy season last December on fitness issues.
'I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) for the valuable opportunities and unwavering support extended to me during my time representing the association. It has truly been an honour and a privilege to be part of the MCA setup, and I am deeply grateful for the exposure and experience I have gained here," he wrote.
Shaw explained why he wishes to join a new team.
'At this juncture in my career, I have been presented with a promising opportunity to play professional cricket under another State Association, which I believe will further contribute to my growth and development as a cricketer.
'In light of this, I kindly request you to issue me a No Objection Certificate (NOC) that will enable me to officially represent the new State Association in the upcoming domestic season," he said.
Shaw's playing career has been hit by inconsistency, disciplinary concerns and fitness issues.
After being dropped from the Ranji squad, Shaw last played for Mumbai in the final of the premier domestic tournament Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy and wasn't considered for the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
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