IPL<\/a>, Shaw was criticised by coach Ricky Ponting for refusing to practice during a slump. Ponting recalled, \u201cHe looked me in the eye and said, \u2018No, I\u2019m not batting today.\u2019 I couldn\u2019t really work that out.\u201d This episode added to Shaw\u2019s reputation for a poor attitude toward self-improvement.<\/p>\nFitness Struggles and Domestic Setbacks<\/p>\n
October 2024 \u2013 Exclusion from Mumbai\u2019s Ranji Squad Shaw\u2019s fitness continued to be a concern, with his body fat percentage reportedly reaching 35 percent. His failure to impress in the first two rounds of the Ranji Trophy led to his exclusion from Mumbai\u2019s squad. Selectors and team management emphasised that talent alone is not enough and raised concerns about his discipline, focus, and commitment.<\/p>\n
IPL Snub \u2013 2025 Auction Blues<\/p>\n
Despite being only 25 and a century-maker on his Test debut, Shaw went unsold in the IPL 2025 auction. Concerns over inconsistent form, fitness, and work ethic contributed to this unexpected snub. His international career, which began with promise in 2018, has seen just 12 matches, highlighting a story of missed opportunities despite obvious talent. Former players have weighed in on how Shaw could get back on track. Kevin Pietersen suggested that he needed proper guidance, saying, \u201cIf Prithvi Shaw has decent people around him who care about his long-term success, they\u2019d sit him down, tell him to get off social media & train his backside off.\u201d<\/p>\n
Off-Field Incidents<\/p>\n
Shaw\u2019s disciplinary issues extend beyond cricket. In February 2023, he was involved in a public brawl with social media influencer Sapna Gill after refusing to take more selfies, leading to police complaints. These incidents, combined with previous controversies, have often overshadowed his batting achievements. Shaw has addressed his turbulent career with humour, comparing himself to the TV character Jethalal from \u201cTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma.\u201d After being dropped by Mumbai, he said, \u201cNothing like this has happened for a long time, but one thing I would like to say is that controversies catch me. I am Jethalal of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.\u201d Now playing for Maharashtra, Shaw has a fresh opportunity to rebuild his career. While his talent is undeniable, questions about discipline, consistency, and work ethic remain. Fans and selectors alike will be watching closely to see if he can combine his immense skill with maturity and professionalism to fulfil his promise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Prithvi Shaw (Photo by Charle Lombard\/Gallo Images\/Getty Images) Prithvi Shaw has always been a mix of raw talent…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":200857,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[564],"tags":[64,63,12914,740,13848,125532,125535,125531,125533,125534,98166,85],"class_list":{"0":"post-200856","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-cricket","8":"tag-au","9":"tag-australia","10":"tag-bcci","11":"tag-cricket","12":"tag-ipl","13":"tag-prithvi-shaw-batting","14":"tag-prithvi-shaw-career-challenges","15":"tag-prithvi-shaw-controversy","16":"tag-prithvi-shaw-discipline-issues","17":"tag-prithvi-shaw-discipline-problems","18":"tag-shaw","19":"tag-sports"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/200856","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=200856"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/200856\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/200857"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=200856"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=200856"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=200856"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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Prithvi Shaw (Photo by Charle Lombard\/Gallo Images\/Getty Images) Prithvi Shaw has always been a mix of raw talent and headline-making controversy. In a recent three-day practice match between Mumbai and Maharashtra at the MCA Stadium in Pune, Shaw showcased his batting prowess by scoring 181 off 220 balls, including 21 fours and three sixes, forming a 305-run partnership with Arshin Kulkarni. Yet his innings was overshadowed by a heated confrontation with Mumbai bowler Musheer Khan. The altercation reportedly began after Musheer sledged Shaw with a \u201cThank you\u201d following his dismissal at 430 for three. Shaw allegedly grabbed Khan\u2019s collar and swung his bat in anger before umpires and teammates intervened. Videos showed officials escorting him away from the Mumbai players, highlighting that even a brilliant performance could not shield him from his disciplinary issues.<\/p>\n