Prithvi Shaw Says India Comeback Is ‘Always’ on His Mind

Prioritizing training, diet, and match wins, Shaw aims to turn mixed Ranji scores into a case for national recall.

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Shaw spoke to reporters after Maharashtra’s 10-wicket win over Bengal on Thursday and said a return to India is always at the back of his mind while he focuses on the present.
His 2026 Ranji Trophy form is inconsistent, with two half-centuries in seven innings and scores of 70, 53, 7, 21, 0, 17 and 12 that leave selectors waiting for a steady run.
Shaw said he is concentrating on simple, daily steps—sharp training, good food and winning games—as the practical route back to contention for red-ball selection.
He credited Maharashtra’s bowlers for the Kolkata victory and described facing veteran pacer Mohammed Shami on a seamer-friendly track as both a technical and mental challenge.
A former Test debut centurion who last played for India in July 2021, Shaw has shifted from Mumbai to Maharashtra and now needs sustained domestic runs in the Ranji Trophy to press his case for recall.