Mumbai opener Prithvi Shaw has officially informed the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) of his intention to depart the state team and pursue domestic cricket with another team as a ‘professional’ player. The young batsman has requested a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the MCA to facilitate the move.
An MCA source confirmed that Shaw has sought an NOC, and a decision will be made soon. The switch comes after a challenging period for Shaw with Mumbai, marked by both fitness issues and a dip in form. In October, the MCA’s senior selection panel had advised Shaw to undertake a two-week fitness course, highlighting the need for weight loss to remain in contention for selection. However, his physical condition didn’t show the expected improvement, leading to his exclusion from Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy squad and later the Vijay Hazare Trophy squad in December 2024. Shaw’s departure would represent a significant shift in his domestic career, particularly for a player who once captained India to a U19 World Cup victory and was considered a rising star in Mumbai cricket.
