Prithvi Shaw is set to begin a fresh chapter in his domestic cricket career, moving from Mumbai to Maharashtra ahead of the 2025–26 season. After being granted a no-objection certificate by the Mumbai Cricket Association last month, Shaw has found a new home just next door. The Maharashtra Cricket Association has confirmed the 25-year-old’s arrival, and he will join a squad led by current CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad.
Maharashtra Cricket president Rohit Pawar welcomed Shaw warmly, saying the team is excited to have someone with his international and IPL experience. “We’ll stand firmly behind Prithvi in this new journey,” Pawar said, expressing confidence in what Shaw can bring to the side.
It’s been a while since Shaw was a regular fixture in Indian cricket, but his name still holds weight. Once hailed as the next big thing, he’s now on a mission to rediscover that spark. This move, in many ways, feels like a reset. Shaw acknowledged as much in a statement, saying, “At this stage of my career, I believe joining the Maharashtra team will help me grow further as a cricketer. I am deeply grateful to the Mumbai Cricket Association for the opportunities and support I have received over the years.”
We are delighted to welcome Prithvi Shaw, India international cricketer and U-19 World Cup-winning captain, to the Maharashtra Cricket Association. His experience and energy will be a valuable addition to our vision for excellence. @PrithviShaw | @RRPSpeaks | #TeamMaha pic.twitter.com/sRhmAXvKdW
— Maharashtra Cricket Association (@MahaCricket) July 7, 2025
Shaw hinted that one of the major reasons behind the switch was the less pressurizing environment in Maharashtra. Having recently lost his place in the Mumbai Ranji squad to young talents like Ayush Mhatre, he sees this as a chance to start afresh in a setup that feels more open and progressive.
Maharashtra’s recent domestic results have been a mixed bag. In the Ranji Trophy, they managed just two wins in seven games and couldn’t get out of the group. The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy saw them bow out in the first round after finishing with a 3-3 record. However, the Vijay Hazare Trophy was more promising—they topped their group and reached the semi-finals before losing to Vidarbha. As for Shaw, he still has a lot to offer. In 58 first-class matches, he has racked up 4,556 runs at an average of 46.02. His List A numbers are even more impressive: 3,399 runs at 55.72 with a striking strike rate of 125.74. In the T20 format, he’s scored 2,902 runs at 151.54, although his average dips to 25.01.
Despite these numbers, he was dropped from the Mumbai side last year due to concerns around fitness and discipline, and he hasn't played international cricket since 2021. He also went unsold in the 2025 IPL mega auction after being released by Delhi Capitals. But at just 25, Shaw knows he still has time. This move to Maharashtra might be just what he needs to find his rhythm again.
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