Prithvi Shaw Makes BIG Transfer, Set To Play With Ruturaj Gaikwad For This Crew After Leaving Mumbai

Younger India opener Prithvi Shaw has formally parted methods with Mumbai and can now play for a brand new workforce in home cricket from the 2025-26 season. The 25-year-old Shaw had sought a No Objection Certificates (NOC) from the Mumbai Cricket Affiliation (MCA) final month after receiving a number of affords from different states.

After getting NOC, Prithvi will now play for Maharashtra in home cricket from the 2025-26 season, the Maharashtra Cricket Affiliation confirmed on July 7, Monday.

“At this stage of my profession, I imagine becoming a member of the Maharashtra workforce will assist me develop additional as a cricketer. I’m deeply grateful to the Mumbai Cricket Affiliation for the alternatives and assist I’ve obtained through the years,” Shaw mentioned in a press release.

“I’m assured that being a part of such a progressive setup will positively influence my journey as a cricketer. I am glad to get the chance to play alongside gifted gamers like Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ankit Bawne, Rahul Tripathi, Rajneesh Gurbani, and Mukesh Choudhary within the Maharashtra workforce,” he added.

Maharashtra Cricket president Rohit Pawar mentioned Shaw’s expertise could be helpful and the workforce would stand “firmly behind Prithvi in his new journey” for the seasons forward.

“We’re delighted to welcome a participant of Prithvi Shaw’s calibre to the Maharashtra workforce. Shaw’s worldwide and IPL expertise can be invaluable, particularly for mentoring youthful gamers within the squad. Maharashtra Cricket Affiliation stands firmly behind Prithvi in his new journey, and we want him the perfect for the seasons forward,” mentioned Pawar.

We’re delighted to welcome Prithvi Shaw, India worldwide cricketer and U-19 World Cup-winning captain, to the Maharashtra Cricket Affiliation. His expertise and power can be a helpful addition to our imaginative and prescient for excellence. @PrithviShaw | @RRPSpeaks | #TeamMaha pic.twitter.com/sRhmAXvKdW
— Maharashtra Cricket Affiliation (@MahaCricket) July 7, 2025

At Maharashtra, Shaw will possible be captained by Ruturaj Gaikwad. With solely two wins in seven outright video games final season within the Ranji Trophy, Maharashtra didn’t qualify out of their group. In addition they had a first-round exit on the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy. Nevertheless, Maharashtra topped their group within the Vijay Hazare Trophy. They’d a powerful run earlier than shedding to Vidarbha within the semi-final.

Prithvi, who was as soon as hailed as the following massive factor in Indian cricket, has scored 4556 runs in 58 first-class matches at a mean of 46.02. Shaw was dropped from the Mumbai Ranji Trophy facet final 12 months resulting from poor health and lack of self-discipline. He final performed for Mumbai within the closing of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in December 2024.

In Listing-A video games, Shaw has scored 3399 runs at 55.72 and a strike-rate of 125.74. In T20s, he has 2902 runs at a strike-rate of 151.54 and common of 25.01.