Prithvi Shaw scores 181 for Maharashtra vs Mumbai in Ranji warmup fixture, gets into heated exchange with ex-teammates

Shaw, who moved from Mumbai to Maharashtra a couple of months back, had signalled his intent with the new franchise when he blitzed 111 runs against Chhattisgarh in the Buchi Babu tournament.

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Shaw’s journey to Maha from Mumbai

Shaw had been granted a no-objection certificate from Mumbai to change teams in June. “At this stage of my career, I believe joining the Maharashtra team will help me grow further as a cricketer,” Shaw said in a statement. “I am deeply grateful to the Mumbai Cricket Association for the opportunities and support I have received over the years.”

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Maharashtra Cricket president Rohit Pawar said Shaw’s international and IPL experience would be valuable and the team would stand “firmly behind Prithvi in his new journey” for the seasons ahead.

Widely rated as one of the most exciting young talents in the world during his teenage years, Shaw’s international career petered out after five Tests, six ODIs and a T20I, with his last match for India coming in July 2021. He remained prolific in the domestic scene for a couple of years after that as well before his sharp decline last season.

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