Prithvi Shaw, the dashing opener whose fortunes haven’t been good for someday, has formally joined Maharashtra in a bid to revive his profession.
Shaw, who was dropped from Mumbai’s crew halfway by way of the final season, had obtained the No Objection Certificate from the Mumbai Cricket Association final week. On Monday, the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) welcomed him aboard.
“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 stated in a press release.
“Maharashtra Cricket Association has made remarkable efforts in recent years to enhance cricketing infrastructure across the state…. I am 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,” added Shaw.
The Hindu understands that MCA officers, together with president Rohit Pawar and secretary Kamlesh Pisal, met Shaw at his residence right here on Monday. While the understanding with Shaw is for a long-term, the preliminary association has been agreed for a interval of three years.
“We are delighted to welcome a player of Prithvi’s calibre to the Maharashtra team. His inclusion adds tremendous strength to an already talented squad,” Pawar stated.
“Shaw’s international and IPL experience will be invaluable, especially for mentoring younger players in the squad. MCA stands firmly behind Prithvi in his new journey, and we wish him the very best for the seasons ahead.”
Eight months after main India to an Under-19 World Cup triumph, Shaw in October 2018 marked his Test debut with 100 towards the West Indies. Since then, a mixture of accidents, kind, technical flaws and self-discipline has resulted in him final that includes in a world match in July 2021.
After being dropped from the Mumbai squad on health grounds, Shaw went unsold within the Indian Premier League public sale final November.
