Batsman Prithvi Shaw was one of the hottest prospects in world cricket when he first burst onto the scene in 2018. However, off-field controversies and poor fitness have seen the talented batsman fall out of favor, both in the team Indian as in his national team. Bombay. The player also went unsold in the IPL 2025 mega auction last year, following his release by Delhi Capitals. As Shaw looks to revive his career, fellow batsman and Mumbai teammate Shreyas Iyer has shared some advice for the 25-year-old.
Iyer suggested that while everyone is aware of Shaw’s potential as a batsman, the latter needs to work on his fitness and everything will fall into place for him.
“Prithvi Shaw also started on a great note. He is very blessed to time the ball and score runs at a great rate. And all of us on the team feel that he is blessed with that phenomenal talent. So you just have to do it. focus on your work ethic and everything else will follow,” Iyer said indian express.
Shaw is currently working on his fitness and was recently spotted at the Wankhede Stadium’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
He last played for Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, before being dropped from the team midway through the tournament. He did not participate in the recently concluded Vijay Hazare Trophy, and is also unlikely to feature in the upcoming rounds of the Ranji Trophy.
Mumbai will take on Jammu and Kashmir in their next match at the Bandra Kurla Advanced Floor starting January 23. In the match, India captain Rohit Sharma will return to the Ranji Trophy after a decade-long absence.
The BCCI has made participation in domestic cricket mandatory for all players. Players like Rishabh Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal will also play the Ranji Trophy next, while Virat Kohli will feature in the second round of games in Delhi.
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