Prithvi Shaw.
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Prithvi Shaw, the opener who was dropped from the Mumbai squad midway through the last season, is set to join Maharashtra after obtaining a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA).
MCA secretary Abhay Hadap confirmed to The Hindu that the association has issued the NOC. “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 later wrote in a statement.
While the Maharashtra Cricket Association officials were tight-lipped when asked for a comment, multiple sources confirmed that Shaw signing for the State “is just a formality and it will be made official later this week”.
Shaw, who scored a hundred on his Mumbai debut in the 2016-17 semifinal and then on Test debut in 2018, has had a topsy-turvy career, owing to a combination of fitness and discipline issues.
Despite leading Mumbai to the Vijay Hazare Trophy title in 2020-21, Shaw hasn’t been able to revive his international career.
In 2024-25, he was dropped on fitness grounds midway through the ground. While he couldn’t reclaim his spot in the Mumbai squad for the remaining season across formats, he also went unsold in the Indian Premier League auction.
With Maharashtra set to announce a surprising signing as a coach, it will bank on Shaw to combine with Ruturaj Gaikwad at the top of the order in a move that could revive the former’s fortunes.
Published – June 23, 2025 08:16 pm IST
