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Prithvi Shaw: I have stopped going out. It's me, my family and cricket now

Prithvi Shaw stepped into a leadership role for Maharashtra in the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 opener, filling in as captain in Ruturaj Gaikwad’s absence and steering the team to a dominant 88-run victory over Services. The 26-year-old’s proactive approach included trusting his spinners to restrict Services to 120 in the fourth innings after a rain delay, despite the match being reduced to a single session.

Shaw himself contributed with a quickfire 70 in the first innings, but his focus was clearly on his teammate Ankit Bawne, who anchored the innings with a century and a 48 in the second, securing Maharashtra’s control of the match. Beyond the field, Shaw’s candid post-match remarks revealed a deliberate shift away from public distractions, emphasizing his current focus on cricket, personal growth, and family over social media or external pressures.

The conversation also touched on his ambitions to reclaim his place in the Indian national team, framed against the backdrop of his earlier struggles with fitness and expectations. His lighthearted reflections—including joking about scoring video-game centuries after real-life setbacks—contrasted sharply with the disciplined, insular routine he now follows, marking a notable evolution for a player who once thrived under intense public scrutiny.

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