Prithvi Shaw Leaves Mumbai For Maharashtra, To Don New Colours From 2025-26 Season Onwards

Prithvi Shaw has completed his move to Maharashtra on Monday after securing a No Objection Certificate from the Mumbai Cricket Association. Amid inconsistency and fitness issues, the 25-year-old leaves Mumbai in a bid to revive his cricket career. Shaw has already represented India across the three formats.

Prithvi Shaw Joins Mumbai From Maharashtra

Maharashtra Cricket Association confirmed the development with a press release. MCA President Rohit Pawar said, “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.”

Prithvi Shaw Would Hope To Revive His Career

Shaw was dropped from the Mumbai Ranji Team last season over fitness issues and is likely to be led by CSK captain Ruturaj. Maharashtra would be hoping Prithvi can help them to overturn their underwhelming form in Ranji Trophy. They won just two games last season and their priority will be to qualify out of their group. Maharashtra also faced exit from the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy but lost to Vidarbha in the Vijaya Hazare semifinal.

Prithvi amassed 4556 runs in 58 first-class appearances for Mumbai at an average of 46.02 and will be looking to better his records for his new side. He last appeared for Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final. Shaw said he is very excited about the steps the Maharashtra Cricket Association has taken over the years. “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."

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The 25-year-old was tipped to have a very bright future and was regarded as one of the upcoming talents who could take over the charge. But despite getting several chances, including IPL, he has failed to establish himself as one of the marquee players in the Indian cricket circuit.

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