Maharashtra batter Prithvi Shaw has made headlines with a commanding century against his former team Mumbai in a pre-season warm-up match, ahead of the 2025–26 Ranji Trophy.
The 25-year-old opener, who has been out of the Indian team for a considerable time due to form issues and disciplinary setbacks, is now looking to reset his career. After being sidelined from first-class cricket for a while, Shaw made a bold move by signing with Maharashtra for the upcoming domestic season and he’s made his intentions clear from the start.
Prithvi Shaw Announces Comeback with Century Against Former Team Mumbai
Shaw, along with young opener Arshin Kulkarni, stitched together a mammoth 305-run stand for the opening wicket on Day 1, scoring at a blistering pace just 49.4 overs. While Shaw played the anchor early on, Arshin went on a rampage, smashing 186 off 140 balls, including 33 boundaries and four sixes.
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Shaw was steady and assured, bringing up his fifty off 84 balls and eventually reaching a well-constructed hundred in 144 deliveries. He looked confident and technically sound, handling both pace and spin comfortably on a batting-friendly pitch at the MCA International Ground in Pune..
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What made the effort even more significant was the quality of opposition Mumbai fielded a strong bowling line-up including skipper Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, spinners Tanush Kotian and Shams Mulani, and Asia Cup winner Shivam Dube. However, the bowling unit had no answers. Notably, Shardul Mumbai’s best bowler last season conceded 75 runs in just 7 overs, struggling to contain the batters across two sessions.
Shaw Reflects on Comeback Journey: "I Don’t Mind Starting From Scratch"
Shaw, who had earlier marked his return with a century in the Buchi Babu tournament, spoke openly about his mindset and determination to rebuild his career from scratch.
"I don't mind coming from scratch again because I've seen many ups and downs in my life. I've been up there, down there, and come back up again. So, everything is possible. I’m confident in myself and my work ethic. I hope this season goes really well for both me and my team," Shaw said.
With this strong start, Prithvi Shaw has not only made a statement but also put his name back in the conversation as he looks to resurrect his career one big knock at a time
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