Embattled India batter Prithvi Shaw desires to snap ties along with his house workforce Mumbai and has sought a No Objection Certificate from the MCA to enroll with a brand new home aspect for his “growth and development as a cricketer”.
Shaw has been out of reckoning from the pink ball set-up for a while however has performed white ball cricket. However, his off-field disciplinary points have grabbed extra air time than his on-field performances.
A senior MCA (Mumbai Cricket Association) official confirmed to PTI on Monday (June 23, 2025) that the governing physique has obtained a letter from Shaw seeking NOC for a switch.
“Yes, we have received a letter from him and it has been forwarded to the apex council for approval, and a decision on the same would be taken by the evening hopefully,” the MCA supply knowledgeable.
In the letter that he has despatched to the MCA, the 25-year-old mentioned he was grateful for the time he spent within the Mumbai workforce, for which he made his debut in 2017, however needs to transfer on now.
“I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) for the valuable opportunities and unwavering support extended to me during my time representing the association.
“It has really been an honor and a privilege to be a part of the MCA setup, and I’m deeply grateful for the publicity and expertise I’ve gained right here,” he wrote in the letter.
He then went on to state his reasons for the wanting to leave the team.
“At this juncture in my profession, I’ve been offered with a promising alternative to play skilled cricket beneath one other State Association, which I consider will additional contribute to my development and growth as a cricketer.
“In light of this, I kindly request you to issue me a No Objection Certificate (NOC) that will enable me to officially represent the new State Association in the upcoming domestic season,” he mentioned.
Shaw mentioned his resolution has been made after “careful consideration, and with utmost respect for the MCA.”
“I remain ever grateful to the association for the guidance and platform provided over the years.”
Shaw, who has performed 5 Tests and 6 ODIs for India, was dropped from the Mumbai Ranji aspect final 12 months on grounds of poor health and lack of self-discipline.
Having missed the remainder of the Ranji Trophy season, Shaw final performed for Mumbai within the remaining of the premier home event Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy in opposition to Madhya Pradesh, which his aspect gained by 5 wickets.
Shaw’s health ranges and self-discipline weren’t solely severely criticised by directors over the course of final season, however Shreyas Iyer, who led Mumbai to the title win within the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, additionally appeared trifle sad.
“He needs to get his work ethics right, and if he does that, the sky is the limit for him,” Iyer instructed reporters in Bengaluru.
“We can’t babysit anyone, right? Every professional who is playing at this level, they need to know what they should be doing.
“And he has additionally accomplished it up to now; it is not that he hasn’t. He has to focus, he has to sit again, (and) put a pondering cap on, after which determine himself. He will get the reply by himself,” he added.
