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Prithvi Shaw Gets Good News Amidst Controversies: Appointed Ranji Team Captain!
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News18•04-10-2026, 22:12
Prithvi Shaw Gets Good News Amidst Controversies: Appointed Ranji Team Captain!
- •Prithvi Shaw, who has been in the news for personal life ups and downs, has been entrusted with the captaincy of the Maharashtra Ranji team.
- •This responsibility was given to Shaw in the absence of Ruturaj Gaikwad, who will be playing for the India 'A' team.
- •Shaw joined the Maharashtra team last year after being excluded by the Mumbai team despite consistent domestic performances.
- •Prithvi Shaw previously led the Indian team to victory in the 2018 Under-19 World Cup.
- •Fitness issues and off-field controversies led to him losing form and not securing an IPL contract in the recent season.
Key Questions Answered
Prithvi Shaw has been given the captaincy of the Maharashtra team for the upcoming Ranji Trophy matches because star player Ruturaj Gaikwad will be participating in an upcoming series with the India 'A' team.
Before joining the Maharashtra team last year, Prithvi Shaw played for the Mumbai team in domestic cricket until he was excluded by them.
Prithvi Shaw has played a total of 12 international matches for the Indian team, which include Tests, ODIs, and T20s, scoring 528 runs in total.
