WHAT IS AILING PRITHVI SHAW?

Every Indian Cricket fan knows Prithvi Shaw. The wonder kid from Mumbai started with a bang and was expected to scale new heights in his career. But, on the contrary, his career has taken a sudden downfall like no other!

Let's look at how his story has unfolded:

Highlights 👉 Led India to the 2018 ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup victory as captain.
👉 Holds the record for the highest individual score in the Vijay Hazare Trophy (227* off 152 balls in 2021).
👉 Youngest Indian to score a century in the Duleep Trophy at age 17, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar.
👉 He scored a century on Test debut against West Indies in 2018 (134 off 154 balls).

Career Stats
✨ Tests: 5 matches, 339 runs, Avg. 42.37, 1 century, Strike Rate: 86.04
✨ ODIs: 6 matches, 189 runs, Avg. 31.50, Strike Rate: 113.85
✨ IPL: 67 matches, 1,847 runs, Avg. 24.60, Strike Rate: 147.97

🧨 Controversies and Downfall

🧨 Doping Suspension (2019):
Shaw was handed an 8-month ban by the BCCI after testing positive for Terbutaline, a prohibited substance. He claimed it was ingested unintentionally through cough syrup.

🧨 Fitness and Form Issues (2020–2021):
Struggled with fitness and form, leading to his exclusion from the Indian team after a poor run in the Australia Test series in 2020. His batting technique was criticized, especially against the moving ball.

🧨 Off-field Controversies:
Social Media Spat (2023): Shaw was involved in an altercation with fans over selfies at a club in Mumbai, escalating into a public controversy.

🧨 Disciplinary Concerns:
Reports of indiscipline and a lack of focus off the field have affected his reputation.

🧨 Exclusion from the Indian Team:
Despite impressive domestic performances, Shaw has struggled to regain his spot in the Indian team due to competition and concerns over consistency and temperament.

🧨 No Bidders in the IPL:
The final nail in the coffin was his snubbing from the IPL this year. Ricky Ponting, the ex-Delhi Capitals Coach, and Sourav Ganguly, the Mentor, said they tried everything to revive Prithvi Shaw's fortunes, but to no avail.

So, what indeed is ailing him?
💡 Did he let his early success get to his head?
💡 Are the people around him a bad influence?
💡 Are there technical faults in his game?
💡 Has he lost his ability to work hard and put in the hard yards?
💡 Money?

Could be anything or everything, maybe? What do you think? Will his career go the Vinod Kambli way?

Can he make a comeback, or is it too late now that younger players are coming through?