Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw has officially announced his departure from Mumbai, his long-time domestic team, to join the Maharashtra cricket squad for the upcoming season.
A New Chapter for Shaw
The 25-year-old opener, known for his aggressive batting, shared his decision through a press release issued by the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA). Shaw believes this move will be crucial for his continued growth as a cricketer.
“At this stage of my career, I believe joining the Maharashtra team will help me grow further as a cricketer,” Shaw stated. He expressed immense gratitude to the Mumbai Cricket Association for their unwavering support throughout his tenure.
Maharashtra’s Progressive Vision
Shaw specifically highlighted Maharashtra Cricket Association’s recent efforts to boost cricketing infrastructure across the state. He pointed to initiatives like the Maharashtra Premier League (MPL), Women’s MPL, Corporate Shield, and the D.B. Deodhar Tournament as signs of their progressive vision.
“I’m confident that being part of such a progressive setup will positively impact my journey as a cricketer,” Shaw added. He also voiced his excitement about playing alongside talented players in the Maharashtra team, including Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ankit Bawne, Rahul Tripathi, Rajneesh Gurbani, and Mukesh Choudhary.
A Warm Welcome from Maharashtra
Maharashtra Cricket Association President Rohit Pawar officially welcomed Prithvi Shaw to the team. He emphasized that Shaw’s inclusion will significantly strengthen an already robust squad.
“His international and IPL experience will be invaluable, especially for mentoring younger players in the squad,” Pawar noted. He also extended thanks to the MCA Apex Council and the Cricket Advisory Committee for supporting the decision, affirming the association’s full backing for Shaw’s new journey.
Mumbai Grants No Objection
The move comes after Shaw formally requested a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to represent another state as a professional player. Mumbai MCA confirmed they had granted the NOC after careful consideration.
“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,” a statement from the Mumbai MCA read.
- Prithvi Shaw has moved from Mumbai to Maharashtra in domestic cricket.
- He believes the switch will aid his career growth and appreciates Maharashtra MCA’s infrastructure initiatives.
- Maharashtra’s leadership views Shaw’s experience as crucial for mentoring young players.
- The Mumbai Cricket Association granted Shaw a No Objection Certificate for the move.
With 13 first-class centuries and over 4500 runs to his name, along with experience representing India across formats, Shaw’s move marks a significant shift in his domestic career, promising a fresh start in Maharashtra.
