Priyanka Tiwari
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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : Mumbai, India – In a significant development in Indian domestic cricket, batting prodigy Prithvi Shaw has requested a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), signaling his intent to leave his home team and seek a fresh start elsewhere to revive his international career.
The move comes after a challenging period for the 24-year-old opener. Once hailed as the next big thing in Indian cricket, Shaw has struggled with form and consistency and has been out of contention for the national team. The immediate trigger for this decision appears to be his recent exclusion from the West Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, a premier domestic first-class tournament.
This marks a potential end of an era for Shaw and Mumbai cricket. A product of the city's famed 'maidans,' Shaw burst onto the scene as a teenage sensation, leading India to U-19 World Cup glory and scoring a century on his Ranji Trophy debut for Mumbai. He has been a cornerstone of the Mumbai top order for years.
By seeking an NOC, Shaw is looking for a new domestic team where he can secure his place, score heavily, and force his way back into the national selectors' reckoning. He reportedly feels that a change in environment will help him refocus entirely on his batting and reclaim the form that saw him make a spectacular Test debut with a century.
While the MCA is yet to make a final decision on his request, Shaw's move is a clear indication that he is taking a proactive and bold step to get his promising career back on track. If the NOC is granted, it will allow him to represent another state in the upcoming 2024-25 domestic season.
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