Prithvi Shaw, the opener who was dropped from the Mumbai squad halfway by means of the final season, is set to join Maharashtra after acquiring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA).
MCA secretary Abhay Hadap confirmed to The Hindu that the affiliation has issued the NOC. “Shaw has been an exceptional talent and has contributed significantly to Mumbai cricket. We respect his decision and wish him the very best in his future endeavours,” Hadap later wrote in a press release.
While the Maharashtra Cricket Association officers have been tight-lipped when requested for a remark, a number of sources confirmed that Shaw signing for the State “is just a formality and it will be made official later this week”.
Shaw, who scored 100 on his Mumbai debut within the 2016-17 semifinal after which on Test debut in 2018, has had a topsy-turvy profession, owing to a mix of health and self-discipline points.
Despite main Mumbai to the Vijay Hazare Trophy title in 2020-21, Shaw hasn’t been in a position to revive his worldwide profession.
In 2024-25, he was dropped on health grounds halfway by means of the bottom. While he couldn’t reclaim his spot within the Mumbai squad for the remaining season throughout codecs, he additionally went unsold within the Indian Premier League public sale.
With Maharashtra set to announce a shocking signing as a coach, it is going to financial institution on Shaw to mix with Ruturaj Gaikwad on the high of the order in a transfer that would revive the previous’s fortunes.
