The Indian opener is the Mumbai batsman Prithvi Shaw He recently took to social media to share a secret post amid widespread criticism for his harshness and poor performance in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2024. Shaw's Instagram story recently came to light as a source from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) expressed concerns about his safety and conditioning, adding fuel to the ongoing debate to drop him from the Mumbai team for the match. Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25.
The secret story of Prithvi Shaw
Shaw said that one should not speak on a topic unless one understands it well. He criticized the tendency of many people to form and express strong opinions based on insufficient or incomplete information. The statement appears to be a direct response to the criticism he has been facing, including controversial comments by MCA.
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MCA's statement is raising eyebrows
The 25-year-old opener was recently part of Mumbai's successful Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign, which helped the team's success but is struggling to make some progress with the bat. Through nine innings, Shaw managed just 197 runs without a half-century, including a disappointing 10-run knock in the last over. Madhya Pradesh. Although he has shown how he can fight hard, his inability to change commitments is becoming more and more a cause for concern about his current status.
A source within MCA has previously criticized Shaw's need to improve his health, fitness, and fitness, which has become a major challenge. His physical appearance and frame reflect this in the game.
“The fitness concerns are there, but the practices are not there anymore. They have to work on fitness, self-discipline and efficiency. The main issue is fitness. You see the match. You get the picture, right? Just by looking at his appearance, the fitness challenges are there for everyone to see,” an MCA source told PTI.
An anonymous source also revealed that Shaw often misses lessons on the SMAT, citing midnight trips and returning to the hotel at 6 o'clock in the morning, adding that despite repeated guidance, his lack of discipline is self-destructive.
“Prithvi Shaw missed regular SMAT coaching sessions as he checked into a hotel at 6am after staying out at night. Everyone has given him input, we can't take care of him. No one is Shaw's enemy, he is his enemy,” the source added
Shaw shares his feelings of being removed
MCA's controversial statement came after Shaw was recently dropped from Mumbai's squad for the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy as Shaw posted a heartfelt message and his stats on his Instagram story showed his dismay at being overlooked despite his best home run of 3,399. 65 innings at an average of 55.7 with a strike rate of 126. He reaffirmed his faith in God, vowed to return, and thanked his sponsors, signing with “About Sai Ram.”
