Shreyas Iyer's Shocking Statement on Prithvi Shaw's Discipline Issues

Prithvi Shaw’s cricket career seems to be hitting a rough patch as Mumbai left him out of their squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy. This is a big setback for a player who was once seen as a future star for India.

Shaw is known for his skills in 50-over cricket, and he even shared his impressive stats on Instagram to back his case. But Mumbai’s selectors decided to focus on other players, raising concerns about his fitness, discipline, and attitude, which they feel are holding him back despite his talent.

A Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) official, speaking anonymously, said Shaw’s biggest challenge is himself. During the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), the team had to adjust their fielding because Shaw struggled to move quickly. His batting performances were also below expectations, with just 197 runs in seven games—not good enough for a top-order batter.

There were also issues off the field. Reports claim Shaw often missed training and stayed out late at night during the SMAT. Even senior players in the team are unhappy with his attitude. His Instagram post criticizing the selectors hasn’t helped, as it failed to influence their decision.

Reports indicate that Shaw’s off-field behavior has been a recurring issue. He allegedly missed training sessions and stayed out late at night during the SMAT, which led to complaints from senior teammates. The MCA selectors dismissed Shaw’s Instagram post, which criticized their decision, as it failed to sway them.

Mumbai will kick off their Vijay Hazare campaign against Karnataka on Saturday in Ahmedabad, but Shaw’s exclusion shows how much he needs to work on his game and discipline to get back on track.