Prithvi Shaw included in Mumbai's probables for SMAT 2024
Prithvi Shaw has returned to the Mumbai cricket team, having been named in the 28-member probables for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The news comes just weeks after he was dropped from their Ranji Trophy team over fitness and discipline concerns. The announcement came on Shaw's 25th birthday, marking a major milestone in his cricketing career. Here are further details.
Shaw's performance and disciplinary issues
Shaw's last T20 appearance came in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) when he was dropped mid-season by Delhi Capitals. He then featured for Northamptonshire in the County Championship and One-Day Cup. Despite a commendable 76 in an Irani Cup match between Mumbai and the Rest of India, his fitness and discipline issues saw him get dropped from two Ranji Trophy matches.
MCA official's statement on Shaw's exclusion
An official from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) had earlier told PTI about Shaw's exclusion, "You have to look at his fitness and his running when he is on the field. The MCA has a rich history and there cannot be exceptions for a certain player." The statement highlighted the association's dedication to upholding high standards of fitness and discipline among its players.
Other players in Mumbai's squad for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
The Mumbai squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy also includes Indian cricketers Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, and Shardul Thakur. Emerging talents such as 21-year-old Suryansh Shedge and 19-year-old Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who made his IPL debut for Kolkata Knight Riders this year, are also in the team. The inclusion of these players highlights the mix of experience and youth in Mumbai's cricketing lineup.
Mumbai probables for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Squad: Prithvi Shaw, Ayush Mhatre, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Jay Bista, Shreeraj Gharat, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, Suryansh Shedge, Ishan Mulchandani, Siddesh Lad, Hardik Tamore (WK), Aakash Anand (WK), Sairaj Patil, Akash Parkar, Shams Mulani, Himanshu Singh, Sagar Chhabria, Shardul Thakur, Mohit Avasthi, Sylvester Dsouza, Royston Dias, Yogesh Patil, Harsh Tanna, Irfan Umair, Vinayak Bhoir, Krutik Hanagavadi, Shashank Attarde, Juned Khan.
