Delhi Capitals’ co-owner Parth Jindal encourages Prithvi Shaw to improve discipline and fitness for a strong comeback.
Prithvi Shaw’s IPL Snub: DC Co-Owner Reflects on Challenges
Prithvi Shaw, once hailed as Indian cricket’s next big sensation, hit a career low after going unsold in the IPL 2025 mega auction.
Speaking candidly, Delhi Capitals’ co-owner Parth Jindal emphasized the batter’s need for discipline and fitness to reignite his cricketing career.
Jindal believes this setback can serve as a turning point for Shaw, motivating him to prove his critics wrong.
Early Promise and Sudden Decline
Prithvi Shaw’s journey began with immense promise, winning the U-19 World Cup and earning comparisons with legends like Tendulkar and Lara.
His stunning Test debut century further solidified his potential. However, off-field controversies and inconsistent performances derailed his career trajectory.
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Despite being retained by Delhi Capitals for ₹7.5 crore in 2022, Shaw’s form dipped significantly, leading to his release in 2024.
Jindal’s Message: A Wake-Up Call
Parth Jindal, addressing Shaw’s unsold status, described it as a much-needed wake-up call.
He noted that Shaw grew up surrounded by high expectations and lavish praise, which may have affected his focus.
“Prithvi is a great kid but is misunderstood in many ways. I think, once in a while, we all need a jolt and need to be shaken up from our slump. But when all your life you grow up hearing that you are the special open, the most talented, and the only batsman in the world other than Sachin and Kohli to own an MRF bat, that tells you a lot. Somebody called him Lara, somebody called him Sachin, or the next big thing…so I grew up in that environment. Everyone from Mumbai Cricket was talking about him. Mumbai has given us Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar, and now they are talking about him. So, this is that one jolt Prithvi needed. Till now he was on a fat IPL contract and playing across formats for Mumbai and was starting for Delhi,” he said
“He needs to work hard and get back to loving the game again, and work on his fitness and discipline. I hope he comes back and becomes the Prithvi Shaw he had known,” he added.
Shaw’s IPL snub highlights the competitive nature of cricket, where performance and discipline are paramount. Jindal expressed hope that Shaw will channel this setback into renewed commitment and return to his former glory.
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