Tue Oct 22 14:25:12 UTC 2024: Prithvi Shaw has been dropped from Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy squad for their match against Tripura due to fitness and disciplinary issues, although the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) did not specify the reasons in their announcement.
Key Points:
– Shaw’s recent performances have been subpar, with low scores in the season and concerns about his fitness.
– Reports indicate he regularly missed training sessions and was deemed “a little overweight,” prompting the MCA to insist on adherence to fitness standards.
– In his last outings, he scored only 1 and 39 against Maharashtra and just 7 and 12 against Baroda, although he previously had a standout performance in the Irani Cup with a 76-run contribution.
– Last season, Shaw was a key player for Mumbai, scoring 451 runs in 9 innings.
– Shaw has a history of controversies, including a physical altercation with a social media influencer and a doping ban in 2019 for testing positive for a banned substance.
Akhil Herwadkar has been named as Shaw’s replacement in the squad.
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