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NDTV
07-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Prithvi Shaw Quits Mumbai To Join Rivals: "Positively Impact My Journey"
International cricketer and Indian team's dynamic top-order batter Prithvi Shaw has officially parted ways with the Mumbai Cricket Association and will represent the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) from the upcoming domestic season. This strategic shift is seen as a significant development in Indian domestic cricket, strengthening the Maharashtra team further. Shaw has represented India in all three formats Tests, ODIs, and T20Is and has consistently impressed in the Indian Premier League and domestic cricket with his aggressive batting and match-winning capabilities. Notably, under his captaincy, India clinched the ICC Under-19 World Cup in 2018. In first-class cricket, Shaw has scored 13 centuries and has amassed over 4500 runs so far in his career. Statement from Prithvi Shaw: "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. Maharashtra Cricket Association has made remarkable efforts in recent years to enhance cricketing infrastructure across 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." MCA President Mr. Rohit Pawar Welcomes the Move: "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. I extend my heartfelt thanks to the MCA Apex Council and the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) for supporting this decision. Maharashtra Cricket Association stands firmly behind Prithvi in his new journey, and we wish him the very best for the seasons ahead." MCA's Vision for Cricket in Maharashtra: In recent years, Maharashtra Cricket Association has made significant strides in expanding the reach and quality of cricket across the state. Tournaments such as the Maharashtra Premier League (MPL) and Women's MPL have become key platforms for emerging talent. The inclusion of a high-profile player like Prithvi Shaw is expected to set a new benchmark and inspire the next generation of cricketers in the region. Shaw is also expected to participate in the ongoing D.B. Deodhar Tournament, an elite intra-state tournament conducted by the Maharashtra Cricket Association, which will further bolster the competitive edge of the event.
India Today
07-07-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Prithvi Shaw explains move to Maharashtra after parting ways with Mumbai
Out-of-favour India opener Prithvi Shaw has joined Maharashtra for the 2025–26 domestic season after parting ways with powerhouses Mumbai. The Maharashtra Cricket Association confirmed the move in an official statement, welcoming the former U19 World Cup-winning captain to the state side, where he will feature alongside the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rahul Shaw's eight-year journey with Mumbai has now come to an end. The opener had requested a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Mumbai Cricket Association last month, which was subsequently approved by the expressed confidence in his ability to perform well for Maharashtra and described the move as a progressive step in his career, citing the association's efforts in developing cricket and improving infrastructure across the state. "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 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 former Delhi Capitals opener also went unsold at the IPL 2025 auction.- EndsTrending Reel
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'Happy' to play with CSK captain, Prithvi Shaw joins Maharashtra after leaving Mumbai
is set to represent Maharashtra for the upcoming 2025/26 domestic season after receiving a no-objection certificate from Mumbai. As first reported by TOI, Prithvi Shaw had revealed that he was offered a promising opportunity to play professional cricket under a different state association for the upcoming domestic season, which has now been confirmed as Maharashtra. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "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. Maharashtra Cricket Association has made remarkable efforts in recent years to enhance cricketing infrastructure across the state," Shaw said in a statement. '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. " Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. "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. I extend my heartfelt thanks to the MCA Apex Council and the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) for supporting this decision. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Maharashtra Cricket Association stands firmly behind Prithvi in his new journey, and we wish him the very best for the seasons ahead," said Rohit Pawar, MCA President. Shaw, who will play alongside Gaikwad, the current captain of five-time IPL champion Chennai Super Kings (CSK), has represented India in five Tests, six ODIs, and one T20I. He led India to victory in the 2018 U19 Men's Cricket World Cup and scored a century in his Test debut against West Indies at Rajkot. Recent months have seen Shaw struggle with batting form and fitness issues. He was removed from Mumbai's team during last year's Ranji Trophy in October. Shaw returned to play in Mumbai's successful 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign, scoring 197 runs in nine games. However, he was not selected for the Vijay Hazare Trophy squad. His record for Mumbai includes 2,648 runs in 32 first-class matches at an average of 49.03, with seven centuries and ten half-centuries. In List A cricket, he scored 3399 runs in 29 games with ten centuries and fourteen fifties. Delhi Capitals released Shaw after the 2024 IPL season. He went unsold in the 2025 mega auction and was not considered as a replacement player during the tournament. Shaw will now participate in the ongoing D.B. Deodhar Tournament, which helps select players for upcoming senior men's domestic tournaments.
Hans India
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
After leaving Mumbai, Prithvi Shaw to represent Maharashtra in the upcoming domestic season
Mumbai: After leaving Mumbai and obtaining a no objection certificate (NOC), right-handed opener Prithvi Shaw is all set to represent Maharashtra in the upcoming 2025/26 domestic season. In his NOC letter to the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), Shaw had said that he had been 'presented with a promising opportunity to play professional cricket under another state association' for the upcoming domestic season, which has now turned out to be Maharashtra. "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. Maharashtra Cricket Association has made remarkable efforts in recent years to enhance cricketing infrastructure across 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," said Shaw in a statement. Shaw has played five Tests, six ODIs and one T20I for India so far, with him captaining the side to the 2018 U19 Men's Cricket World Cup win in New Zealand and later hitting a century on his Test debut against the West Indies at Rajkot being the highlights. But his sliding batting form and fitness issues made more headlines in the last few months. Shaw was dropped from the Mumbai set-up during the first leg of last year's Ranji Trophy in October because of form and fitness-related issues. He was then brought back into the team during their victorious 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) campaign, where he amassed 197 runs in nine games at a strike rate of 156.34. But after that, Shaw, 25, wasn't included in Mumbai's squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT). Shaw played 32 first-class matches for Mumbai, scoring 2,648 runs at an average of 49.03, including seven centuries and ten half-centuries. He has also featured in 29 List A games for Mumbai, amassing 3,399 runs while hitting ten centuries and 14 fifties at an average of 55.72. In terms of IPL, Shaw was released by Delhi Capitals (DC) at the conclusion of 2024 season and went unsold in the mega auction for the 2025 edition. He wasn't even given a look-in by any of the ten contesting teams as a replacement player during this year's tournament. Shaw is now expected to participate in the ongoing D.B. Deodhar Tournament, an elite intra-state tournament conducted by the Maharashtra Cricket Association, which also serves as platform for selecting players for the upcoming senior men's tournaments in the domestic season. "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. I extend my heartfelt thanks to the MCA Apex Council and the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) for supporting this decision. Maharashtra Cricket Association stands firmly behind Prithvi in his new journey, and we wish him the very best for the seasons ahead," said Rohit Pawar, MCA President.
Indian Express
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
Prithvi Shaw moves to Maharashtra in domestic cricket
Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw, who has represented Mumbai in domestic cricket, has moved to Maharashtra, stated a press release by the MCA on Monday. The 25-year-old has scored 13 centuries in first-class cricket and amassed over 4500 runs in his career. Shaw has also represented India in five Tests, six ODI's and one T20I. '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. Maharashtra Cricket Association has made remarkable efforts in recent years to enhance cricketing infrastructure across the state,' said Shaw as quoted by a press release. '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 added. '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,' said MCA president Rohit Pawar. 'Shaw's international and IPL experience will be invaluable, especially for mentoring younger players in the squad. I extend my heartfelt thanks to the MCA Apex Council and the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) for supporting this decision. Maharashtra Cricket Association stands firmly behind Prithvi in his new journey, and we wish him the very best for the seasons ahead,' he added. Earlier, Shaw, who had informed the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) that he wanted to represent another state as 'professional' was granted a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from his parent association on Monday. '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,' the MCA said in a statement.
