Prithvi Shaw
A teenage prodigy who led India to the Under-19 World Cup title and scored a century on his Test debut, Shaw was compared with Sachin Tendulkar and tipped for a long international career. In five Tests, Shaw scored 339 runs at an average of 42.37, including one century and two half-centuries. His highest score was 134. In six ODIs, he made 189 runs, with a best of 49. A long-time Mumbai player, Shaw moved to Maharashtra for the 2025-26 domestic season.
Prithvi Shaw once looked destined to become one of Indian cricket ’s next big batting stars. But years later, the Mumbai batter finds himself outside India’s plans, with his career at a crucial juncture. With international selection no longer within immediate reach, domestic cricket has become central to Shaw’s hopes of a comeback. His first-class record has demonstrated his ability to score heavily, but rebuilding his international prospects requires sustained performances rather than isolated big innings. Shaw’s attacking style also made him a prominent name in the Indian Premier League. He spent several seasons with Delhi Capitals, where his aggressive approach at the top of the order offered the franchise quick starts.
The breakthrough came in 2018, when Shaw captained India to the Under-19 World Cup title in New Zealand. He made his ODI debut against New Zealand in February 2020 and played his first T20I against Sri Lanka in July 2021. His last appearance for India came in 2021, and he has not featured in the national team since.
His performances with the bat and leadership of the side strengthened his reputation as a player to watch. Later that year, Shaw made his Test debut against West Indies in Rajkot, and made an immediate impact. He scored a century in his first Test, announcing himself on the international stage and fuelling comparisons with Tendulkar. Shaw’s Test debut was followed by a promising start to his international career, but he struggled to secure a regular place across formats.