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Prithvi Shaw Faces Career Crossroads Amid Calls for Discipline and Reform

Once a rising star in Indian cricket, Shaw has been urged by peers and mentors to address fitness and lifestyle issues to revive his faltering career.

  • Prithvi Shaw, once hailed as a cricket prodigy, has been dropped from Mumbai's Ranji Trophy team and went unsold in the IPL 2025 mega auction.
  • Shashank Singh emphasized the need for Shaw to improve his work ethic, fitness, and discipline, suggesting changes like better sleep habits and diet adjustments.
  • Greg Chappell wrote to Shaw, encouraging self-reflection and reminding him that setbacks are common in the careers of great athletes, including legends like Don Bradman.
  • Shaw's early career success, including leading India to a U19 World Cup victory and scoring a century on his Test debut, contrasts sharply with his current struggles.
  • Peers and mentors remain optimistic about Shaw's potential, with calls for him to return to basics and embrace personal and professional reform.
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