Ruturaj Gaikwad humiliates BCCI for ugly Prithvi Shaw stance

Maharashtra batter and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad slapped the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) with his heartwarming gesture towards his teammate Prithvi Shaw after their commanding win over Chandigarh in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 clash.

Recently, Maharashtra thrashed Chandigarh by 144 runs in their Ranji Trophy 2025-26 match on the back of stunning batting performances from Ruturaj Gaikwad and Prithvi Shaw. The talented opener impressed one and all with his jaw-dropping display of power and timing.

MCA praises Ruturaj Gaikwad’s ‘Shared Glory’ moment with Prithvi Shaw

Shaw smashed a blistering double century (222 off just 156 balls) for Maharashtra against Chandigarh. During the course of his match-winning knock, he registered the second-fastest double ton ever recorded in the Ranji Trophy’s history, reaching the milestone in just 141 balls.

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He unleashed his trademark strokes, tearing through the opposition attack with fearless aggression and hitting 29 boundaries and five sixes against Chandigarh. But even after Shaw’s breathtaking innings, it was Ruturaj Gaikwad who was declared the Player of the Match for his composed 116 in the first innings that gave Maharashtra a solid lead.

Gaikwad also contributed an unbeaten 35 off 31 balls in the second innings. The former Maharashtra captain’s batting contribution played a major role in their commanding victory over Chandigarh.

Ruturaj Gaikwad shares Player of the Match award with Prithvi Shaw

After the match, the CSK captain showed pure class as he decided to share his award with Shaw, acknowledging the young opener’s extraordinary effort against Chandigarh.

As soon as Gaikwad got his Man of the Match medal, the stylish batter posed for a quick photo with the association member and called Shaw to join him and share the honor.

The moment perfectly captured the spirit of teamwork and mutual respect. The Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) shared the clip of the heartwarming moment on its social media handle.

The MCA captioned the post: “Shared Glory, True Spirit 🫡: Ruturaj Gaikwad shared his Player of the Match award with Prithvi Shaw, recognizing Shaw’s sensational 222-run knock that set up Maharashtra’s victory. A gesture that speaks volumes—teamwork, respect, and mutual excellence at its best.”

Shared Glory, True Spirit 🫡

Ruturaj Gaikwad shared his Player of the Match award with Prithvi Shaw, recognising Shaw’s sensational 222-run knock that set up Maharashtra’s victory.
A gesture that speaks volumes — teamwork, respect, and mutual excellence at its best.#mca… pic.twitter.com/yMWHsW7Miq

— Maharashtra Cricket Association (@MahaCricket) October 28, 2025

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Meanwhile, Prithvi Shaw roared back to form in stunning fashion, rewriting Ranji Trophy history with one of the fastest double centuries ever seen. On Day 3, Shaw raced to his hundred in just 72 balls, hammering 13 boundaries along the way, and it was the sixth-fastest ton in Ranji history.

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He then shifted gears with ruthless intent, smashing another 80 runs in the next 54 deliveries to move to 180 off 126 balls before storming to his double century in only 141 balls. This blistering double ton became the second-fastest in Ranji Trophy history at the elite level, falling just short of Ravi Shastri’s legendary 123-ball effort for Bombay in 1984-85.

At the first-class level, Hyderabad’s Tanmay Agarwal still holds the record with his 119-ball double century achieved in early 2024. For Shaw, this inning carried far more meaning than just records. After a difficult phase that saw him go unsold in the IPL 2025 mega auction and switch from Mumbai to Maharashtra for a fresh start, he finally delivered a statement knock.