Prithvi Shaw Re-Signs With Northamptonshire For 2024 Season

The 23-year-old India National Cricket Team opening batsman Prithvi Shaw has re-signed with Northamptonshire for the 2024 season for an extended stay.

Prithvi Shaw was having a terrific stint with Northamptonshire in the One-Day Cup competition in England before he suffered a knee injury while fielding against Durham and got ruled out of the entire 2023 season.

He was sensational with the bat in the four innings he played for the side as he registered scores of 34, 26, 244, and 125*. He was also the highest run-getter after 4 games with 429 runs in his bag.

Meanwhile, he will make his return to Northamptonshire next summer as he has been roped in for the second half of the season where he will play the County Championship and One-Day Cup. Notably, other counties also showed interest in signing the batter, but he decided to go back to Northamptonshire.

In an official statement released by Northamptonshire, Prithvi Shaw expressed his excitement over his return to the club and said that he enjoyed his short stay with the team in the first season.

“I’m so excited to be heading back to Northamptonshire next summer,” Shaw said, in an official statement issued by Northamptonshire.

“Even though it was over quickly I really enjoyed my time there, it’s a great club to be a part of and I felt so welcome by everyone immediately. I can’t wait to get back over. My goal is always to help win games for the team and it was so disappointing to get injured and have to leave early this time.

“I had a few teams contacting me after the tournament wanting to talk about playing for them next year, but I feel like I still have more to achieve with Northamptonshire. They gave me the opportunity this year and I’m very happy to be coming back.”

We saw the impact Prithvi Shaw made in his short stay – Northamptonshire’s chief executive Ray Payne

Northamptonshire’s chief executive Ray Payne said that they are pleased to rope in the Indian batter for the next season. He said:

“We saw the impact Prithvi made in his short stay this year and how well he was received by supporters.

“To have secured him again for next year already and for so much of the season is really pleasing. I think he was just as keen to come back as we were to have him, so it’s worked out brilliantly.”

Meanwhile, head coach John Sadler said that they are excited to have Prithvi Shaw back for the next season as he was incredible with the bat in the 2023 season.

“Prithvi is a phenomenal talent and what he delivered for us in such a short space of time was incredible.

“He was utterly disappointed not to stay longer due to his injury as he wanted to play some red-ball cricket, so the chance for him to do this next year is really exciting for us all.”