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Prithvi Shaw Named Maharashtra Captain for Ranji Trophy Amidst Personal Turmoil
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News18•04-10-2026, 21:14
Prithvi Shaw Named Maharashtra Captain for Ranji Trophy Amidst Personal Turmoil
- •Prithvi Shaw has been appointed captain of the Maharashtra team for the initial matches of the Ranji Trophy.
- •Shaw received this responsibility due to the absence of Ruturaj Gaikwad, who is with the India A team.
- •Prithvi Shaw joined the Maharashtra team last year, having previously played for Mumbai in domestic cricket.
- •Shaw has a strong captaincy record, leading India to victory in the 2018 Under-19 World Cup.
- •Despite a promising start, Shaw has played only 12 international matches for India, scoring 528 runs, and hopes to make a comeback.
Key Questions Answered
Prithvi Shaw was appointed captain of the Maharashtra team for the initial Ranji Trophy matches due to the absence of Ruturaj Gaikwad, who is currently part of the India A team for an upcoming series.
Prithvi Shaw has played a total of 12 international matches for India across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, scoring a combined 528 runs.
Prithvi Shaw was bought by the Delhi Capitals at his base price of 75 lakh rupees for the IPL 2026 season.
