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Prithvi Shaw Explodes With Stunning Knock In Ranji Trophy After Taking Captaincy
- •Maharashtra captain and opener Prithvi Shaw delivered a sensational performance in the Ranji Trophy match against Services.
- •Despite wickets falling regularly from the other end, Prithvi played a whirlwind knock of 70 runs off just 73 balls.
- •He surprised everyone by batting in an aggressive ODI style in the multi-day format, smashing 8 fours and a six.
- •After winning the toss and electing to bat, Prithvi gave Maharashtra a strong start while anchoring the innings.
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Serving as Maharashtra's standing captain against Services in Delhi, Prithvi Shaw played an aggressive innings of 70 runs from 73 balls, featuring 8 fours and a six. Despite wickets tumbling at the other end, he batted in an ODI style to give his team a strong start.
Prithvi Shaw was named Maharashtra's captain for their Elite Group C Ranji Trophy opener against Services because regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was unavailable. Gaikwad was selected to lead the India 'A' team in a three-match unofficial one-day series against Australia A in Puducherry.
Prithvi Shaw has previously proven his leadership capabilities by successfully captaining the Indian team to victory in the 2018 Under-19 World Cup. Prior to joining the Maharashtra domestic team last year, he played for Mumbai.
