Meanwhile, stories about how Shaw intervenes in the wild parties, external and fights, external began to spread. By the middle of IPL 2024, he was sort of in the know. After the IPL 2025 mega auction, his career seems shrouded in uncertainty.
Injuries, illness and poor form can derail even the best, but people close to Shaw suggest bad luck played only a minor role in his precarious decline.
Ricky Ponting, who worked closely with Shaw as Delhi Capitals coach, says, “There’s only so much (advice) you can give and so many times you can try (to deal with him).”
Former India batsman Praveen Amre, who was assistant coach of Delhi Capitals, was more direct. “Prithvi’s inability to handle the fame and money of the IPL led to his demise. I spoke to him several times, giving him an example Vinod Kambli , externalwho lost his career due to lack of discipline, Amre told a national daily.
The IPL has revolutionized the lives of young players by offering a platform for talent and livelihood. However, the issues of early success, instant fame and quick riches remain relevant. Rahul Dravid, drawing on his experience as the U-19 and India A coach, stressed the need to strengthen mentoring at the junior level to keep the players on track. Shaw’s struggle underscores the importance of understanding it.
Time will tell what the future holds for Shaw.
At 25, age is still on his side. But Indian cricket is overflowing with talent and competition for places is intense. The path from here is all uphill.
“Some of the greatest sports stories are comeback stories. If there are decent people around Prithvi Shaw who care about his long-term success, they would sit him down, tell him to get off social media and teach him absolute ass to become super This will put him back on track where past success can return, wrote on X former England captain.
Shaw’s message is clear. Redemption is in his own hands.
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