Fans questions Prithvi Shaw's commitment! but why? watch viral video
Xtra Time Web Desk: India youngster Prithvi Shaw turned 25 on November 9 but the day brought mixed reactions from fans and critics alike. Many showered their wishes but many questioned his commitment for the game.
On his 25th birthday, Shaw posted a video on his Instagram story where he has been seen dancing and celebrating with friends during his birthday party. The video went viral on social media platforms in minutes. Instead of appreciation, he faced severe backlash from fans who criticized him for not focusing on his fitness and discipline factors. Earlier his fitness issues led to his exclusion from domestic squads.
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Many netizens have mentioned his career as finished criticized him for not doing enough hard work needed to reclaim a spot in the national team. Few years back also, Shaw was one of the most promising youngsters but how his career turned is definitely a concern.
25-year-old Shaw, who has played five Tests, six ODIs and one T20I for India since making his international debut six years ago, was dropped from the Mumbai squad for their away Ranji Trophy clash against Tripura owing to fitness and disciplinary matters.
He had not been attending Mumbai's training sessions on a regular basis and also appeared a "little overweight", which led to the selectors looking at other options.
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"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," an official from Mumbai Cricket Association had told PTI.
The right-handed batter was seen going through his fitness drills on the second day of the Ranji Trophy clash between Mumbai and Odisha at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy in Bandra-Kurla Complex in Mumbai.
Shaw now will be preparing himself for upcoming tournaments, will it be easy for him to leave social media aside and prove himself again!
