Prithvi Shaw Acknowledges Career Setbacks, Cites Poor Choices and Distractions

Once hailed as the future of Indian cricket, Prithvi Shaw has openly acknowledged the challenges that have hampered his once-promising career.

Prithvi Shaw reflects on his career challenges.

In a recent interview, the 25-year-old candidly discussed how questionable decisions, distractions, and a shift in priorities led to a decline in his performance, both on and off the field.

"There are a lot of things. It is different for people to see because I know what has happened. I can understand it. I have taken a lot of wrong decisions in life. I started giving less time to cricket. I used to practice a lot. For example, I used to bat for 3-4 hours in nets. I never got tired of batting. I used to go to the ground for half a day. I admit that there was a distraction,” Shaw confessed to News24.

He further elaborated, "After that, I started considering what was not necessary as necessary. I made some wrong friends. Because I was at the top at that time, friendship is also formed. Then they took me here and there. All those things. Then I got away from the track. I used to give 8 hours of practice on the ground. Now it is 4 hours."

Shaw, who made a memorable Test debut in 2018 with a century against the West Indies, quickly gained recognition, drawing comparisons to legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag. However, over time, lapses in discipline and fitness resulted in him falling out of favor. From being dropped by Mumbai due to poor fitness to going unsold in the IPL 2025 auction, the decline was both rapid and public.

The right-handed opener is now determined to reset his career. Shaw has officially severed ties with the Mumbai Cricket Association, seeking a fresh start with Maharashtra as a professional player. In his letter to the MCA, Shaw expressed gratitude for their support but stated that he believes a move is necessary for his growth.

While he made brief comebacks, including a stint in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, consistent performances remained elusive.

With a new state team, a renewed mindset, and honesty about his past mistakes, Prithvi Shaw is determined to turn the page. Whether this marks the beginning of a redemption story or a gradual exit from top-tier cricket remains to be seen; but for now, he’s committed to taking the challenging path back to success.