Prithvi Shaw’s exclusion from Mumbai’s Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 squad has raised eyebrows, with the batter breaking his silence on the decision. The batter reacts to his exclusion with a social media post. Posting his List A cricket stats, he has written, “Tell me God, what more do I have to see.. if 65 innings, 3399 runs at an average of 55.7 with a strike rate of 126, I’m not good enough… but I will keep my faith in you and hopefully, people believe in me still.. cause I will come back for sure.. OM SAI RAM”
Shaw’s performance in SMAT
Prithvi Shaw is known for his explosive batting style. He endured a challenging Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) season, scoring 197 runs at an average of 21.88 in nine innings. Despite his struggles, his crucial 49-run knock in the final helped Mumbai secure their second SMAT title against Madhya Pradesh.
Struggles lead to omission
Shaw’s inability to convert starts into big scores during the SMAT likely influenced Mumbai selectors to leave him out of the Vijay Hazare Trophy squad. Though he showed glimpses of his potential, consistent failures in the tournament raised questions about his form and fitness, prompting the selectors to opt for other in-form players.
Mumbai’s Squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25
Led by Shreyas Iyer, Mumbai’s squad boasts experienced campaigners like Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube, alongside promising talents such as Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Jay Bista. Shaw’s absence could give younger players an opportunity to step up and shine.
Mumbai squad: Shreyas Iyer (c), Ayush Mahtre, Angriksh Raghuvanshi, Jay Bista, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Suryansh Shedge, Siddhesh Lad, Hardik Tamore, Prasad Pawar, Atharva Ankolekar, Tanush Kotian, Shardul Thakur, Royston Dias, Juned Khan, Harsh Tanna and Vinayak Bhoir.
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