The Indian top-order batter Prithvi Shaw is rearing to go in the English County One-Day Cup starting from the 1st of August. Shaw has been out of the Indian team since 2021 when he last played an ODI game against Sri Lanka. Now the news has come across that the 23 years old will play in the English County championship.
The national team has sidelined the talented Indian batter even after several match-winning performances in first-class cricket. His performance in the first BGT test of 2021 at Adelaide has made the young player’s chances vague in the national team.
The explosive right-handed batter has played 53 List-A games in which he has scored 2627 runs. Not to mention his first-class records are also quite impressive as he averages above 50 with 3802 runs in 44 matches.
Prithvi Shaw to play for Northamptonshire in Royal London Cup
Young and blazing opening batter Prithvi Shaw will showcase his skill in the all-famous Royal London Cup kicking off on the 1st of August. He will play for Northamptonshire who are placed in group B.
Prithvi will be seen in action on the 4th of August against Glocoustershire away from home.
The player had some delay in his flight as there were some logistical issues that got resolved sooner and now the player is available for the opening game on the 4th of August.
Ray Payne the chief executive of NCCC welcomed Prithvi Shaw
The Northamptonshire County Cricket Club is absolutely pleased with their new signing of the explosive Indian batter. The official announcement of Shaw will take place on the 1st of August. “I am delighted to say Prithvi arrived in the UK today (Sunday) and will feature in our one-day cup starting Friday, August 4. The official announcement (will come) tomorrow (Monday),”
BCCI gives green chit for Shaw to feature in the Royal London One-day Cup
There were a lot of talks going on about Shaw’s departure to England for the County league as the player was also going to take part in the Deodar Trophy. However, the player decided to skip the Deodar Trophy to play in the County League moreover the BCCI also allowed him to participate in the tournament.
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Not to mention the tournament can also work as a breakthrough for the talented batter as he has been out of the BCCI’s plan for a long time now. A solid performance in the One-day Cup will increase his chances of featuring in the national side squad.