In 2018, India had found the next big thing. A 19-year-old led India to the U-19 World Cup title. Shubman Gill was in the squad. So were Arshdeep, Riyan Parag, Abhishek Sharma. All went on to wear the India jersey. But the boy who led them? He disappeared.

In November 2018, Prithvi shaw Sent home due to “Losing focus” shortly after making his debut, Shaw was selected for the tour of Australia, he suffered an ankle injury during practice, As a result, he was sent back home, with some reports indicated that he was “losing focus.”

July 2019 marked an abrupt setback in Prithvi Shaw’s rise. A routine doping test during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy revealed traces of terbutaline, a banned substance. Shaw explained it came from a common cough syrup taken with medical consultation. Though the BCCI imposed an

In January 2020, reports emerged of alleged misconduct within the Mumbai dressing room. Though details remained guarded, whispers of indiscipline began to shadow Shaw’s reputation. Adding weight to the concerns, The Times of India reported that Shaw’s off-field lifestyle, marked

In December 2020, Shaw faked injury. Ajinkya Rahane pointed out. - Prithvi Shaw was fielding at short leg during a warm-up match in Drummoyne, Sydney, when he got hit while the batter attempted a sweep. As he tried to limp off the field, Rahane went up to him and said firmly,

During the 2021 IPL season, Prithvi Shaw hit a rough patch with the bat while playing for Delhi Capitals. Naturally, the coaching staff expected him to work harder in the nets to regain form. But to everyone’s shock, Shaw did the opposite, he refused to practice. Head coach

It was May 2021. The country was in crisis. The second wave of COVID-19 was raging. IPL had just been suspended mid-season. Players were returning home and everyone was just Isolated. But for Prithvi Shaw saw it as the perfect time for a break. He packed his bags and began a

March 2022 – It was a crucial fitness camp at the National Cricket Academy. 25 of India’s top players were sweating it out, preparing for the T20 World Cup later that year. Every player knew, this wasn’t just a test of strength, but of discipline and hunger. A Yo-Yo test score

Fab 2023 - Prithvi Shaw was dining at a Mumbai hotel with his GF when a group of TikTok influencers approached and asked for a selfie. He politely obliged. But they kept pushing…. There was an argument between the. Later that night, as Shaw was leaving the hotel, their car was

Aug-sep 2023 - By now, fitness issues had become a recurring theme in Prithvi Shaw’s career. But now things reached a boiling point and this time, it wasn’t just selectors or coaches questioning him. It was the entire internet. He was mocked. Body-shamed. Called lazy.

October 2024 – It was something far more damaging: discipline… Prithvi Shaw was excluded from Mumbai's Ranji Trophy squad after participating in the first two matches due to disciplinary and fitness issue.The decision to drop Shaw was made by the Mumbai senior men's selection

2025: Unsold in IPL Former Delhi Capitals assistant coach Pravin Amre publicly expressed concern over Prithvi Shaw’s trajectory, especially after the batter went unsold in the IPL 2025 auction. Amre suggested that Shaw’s early success and financial windfall, reportedly earning

Is it too late for Prithvi… I would say no, his talent is still undeniable. But talent isn’t enough anymore. Not at this level. Prithvi Shaw doesn’t need sympathy. He needs structure. He doesn’t need applause for his past but he needs accountability for his future. The road