Although his living choices and lack of fitness are criticized, his drive for success is still unclear, and few criticize his cricket. Everyone in Mumbai agrees that Prithvi Shaw can still play well at the age of 25. However, the much-needed return appears far off given his pessimism about his perceived existing lifestyle, his glaringly low fitness standards, and major doubts about his ambition and drive. Concern for the young batsman, who was once hailed as Mumbai’s next major star, takes precedence above all other considerations.
The first person in Mumbai to assist the Shaws was Sanjay Potnis, an MLA from Kalina, who gave them a modest apartment in Santacruz to reduce his commute from Virar. Potnis attributes Prithvi’s placement in the unhelpful company to celebrity and wealth. He is currently on his own and has nobody with him. Nobody looked after him after he went from Santacruz to Juhu to Bandra. Since he was not selected in the IPL mega auction and his attitude is constantly being questioned, it has been a dreadful autumn.
A video of him dancing at his birthday celebration went viral the day he was fired from the Mumbai Ranji side. One must go into Shaw’s past to comprehend him. Shaw tried to succeed in the retail apparel industry while growing up in Virar with his father. They didn’t have much money. His father was attempting a business venture, but it was failing. They had experienced hardship, and Shaw had to rely on others for support as a child. He also didn’t have a mother who could guide him in the right way.
Shaw, however, appeared to be on pace in 2021. His intelligence is akin to that of a cricket. He used to spend hours analyzing his opponents with the video analyst during the Ranji Trophy or IPL. In 2021, he asked a selection to name him Mumbai’s captain for the Vijay Hazare Trophy since he considered himself a leader. The Mumbai selectors, who were originally unsure, concurred because they believed that these players thrived when they demanded accountability. Shaw scored 827 runs in eight games, including four hundred and one fifty, as Mumbai won the Vijay Hazare Trophy in 2021. When franchises called him before the auction to let him know he was on their wishlist, they may have hoped for this. However, when his name was called, no paddles were raised.
