Mumbai: Top-order batsman Prithvi Shaw has been dropped from the Mumbai team for the next Ranji match against Tripura due to fitness and disciplinary reasons. The match is to be held in Agartala from 26 to 29 October. Shaw, who has played five Tests, six ODIs and one T20 match for India, is once again surrounded by controversies. It is understood that Shaw, 24, has not been attending the team’s practice sessions regularly and has also gained weight.
A Mumbai Cricket Association official said, “Look at his fitness and running on the field. MCC has a rich history and there can be no exception for any player.” Shaw has scored 7, 12, 1 and 39 not out in two Ranji matches. Mumbai’s Senior Men’s Selection Committee has dropped him on grounds of fitness and behaviour.
Left-handed opening batsman Akhil Harwadkar will play in his place. India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav, who scored seven runs in the nine-wicket win against Maharashtra in the last match, has also been rested.