MCA responds to Prithvi Shaw’s Instagram outbursts with a captaincy role

The war of words between Prithvi Shaw and the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) continues, but before things turn out a lot more bitter, the senior official decided to give a chance to the young batter to revive his career despite all his social media drama.

Prithvi Shaw was overlooked for the first three games of the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25, citing his poor form, fitness, ethics, and disciplinary issues. It led the 25-year-old to outburst his anger on Instagram, sharing his List-A stats in an emotional post.

After that, one of the Mumbai Cricket Association officials came forward and cleared the air about why Shaw was not considered for the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25. The state body is not happy with his poor performance both on and off the field and dropped him from the Mumbai team.

MCA extends support to Prithvi Shaw amid social media storm

Well, this clarification was not enough, as Prithvi Shaw shared yet another story on Instagram to slam the Mumbai Cricket Association without mentioning them. Shaw said through his cryptic post, “If you don't understand it fully, don't speak on it. Too many people have full opinions, with half the facts (sic.).” He ended the Instagram story with “Friyay.”

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Amidst all this drama, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has decided to offer a golden opportunity to the batter to revive his career. It is being said that the MCA wants to revive the career of Prithvi Shaw through the 77th Police Invitation Shield Cricket Tournament.

On December 20, the Mumbai Cricket Association announced the 18-member squad for the Police Invitation Shield Cricket Tournament 2024-25, and Shaw will have the opportunity to shine both as a batter and captain to regain his place in the state team.

Prithvi Shaw has been named the MCA Colts captain for the upcoming Police Invitation Shield Cricket Tournament 2024-25.

Mumbai Cricket Association set to revive Prithvi Shaw's career

The state body said in an official media release: “The Senior Selection Committee of the Mumbai Cricket Association, consisting of Mr. Sanjay Patil (Chairman), Mr. Ravi Thaker, Mr. Jeetendra Thackeray, Mr. Kiran Powar, and Mr. Vikrant Yeligeti, has selected the following players to represent MCA Colts in the Police Invitation Shield Cricket Tournament 2024-2025.”

The Mumbai Cricket Association wants to revive the career of Prithvi Shaw. It has asked the opener, currently dropped from the team, to lead the Mumbai Colts team in the Police Shield. He will turn out in the Police Shield next Saturday.. #Crickethttps://t.co/FRJuRBg1Rs

— Gaurav Gupta (@toi_gauravG) December 21, 2024

Notably, the Colts are placed in Group A alongside the New Hind Sporting Club, MIG Cricket Club, and Payyade Sports Club. MCA Colts will play their first match against Payyade Sports Club at the National Cricket Club on December 21.

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Victory Cricket Club, Karnatak Sporting Association, Islam Gymkhana, and National Cricket Club are slotted in Group B, while Cricket Club of India, Mumbai Police, Dr. D. Y. Patil Sports Academy, and Bombay Gymkhana are placed in Group C. On the other hand, Group D features P.J. Hindu Gymkhana, Parsee Gymkhana, Sponsors XI, and Shivaji Park Gymkhana for the 77th Police Invitation Shield Cricket Tournament.

MCA Colts Squad for Police Invitation Shield Cricket Tournament 2024-2025:

Prithvi Shaw (C), Vishal Dabholkar (VC), Aryan Pawar, Siddid Tiwari, Aarush Patankar, Siddharth Akre, Arjun Jaiswal, Aryan Chauhan, Vedprakash Jaiswal (WK), Ankit Vishwakarma, Atharva Kardile, Akshat Redkar, Yash Jadhav (WK), Manthan Korgaonkar, Pratham Salaskar, Ratnesh Chaudhary, Harsh Mendon, Anjdeep Lad.