Shane Watson extends support to Prithvi Shaw after he went unsold in IPL auction
Mumbai: Prithvi Shaw's challenges have intensified after being dropped from the Mumbai Ranji team due to fitness concerns. The 25-year-old batter remained unsold in the 2025 IPL auction, with no team bidding for him at his base price of ₹75 lakh.
Shaw was recently included in the Mumbai team for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy but struggled to make an impact. In four innings, he was dismissed for a duck, with his highest scores being 23 runs against Kerala and 40 runs against Nagaland.
Amid discussions surrounding his future, former Australian cricketer Shane Watson has come forward in support of Shaw. Responding to a post by Kevin Pietersen on X (formerly Twitter), Watson wrote:
"I completely agree @KP24. Prithvi is such a precocious talent and these are all that is required for him to turn things around and be one of Indian Cricket’s biggest heroes.”
Earlier, Kevin Pietersen had analysed Shaw's situation, acknowledging his talent but urging him to prioritise fitness and limit his engagement on social media to focus on his game.
Former England batter Kevin Pietersen had earlier weighed in on Shaw's situation, acknowledging his talent. Pietersen suggested Shaw needs to prioritize fitness and reduce social media engagement.
"Some of the greatest sports stories are COMEBACK stories. If Prithvi Shaw has decent people around him who care about his long term success, they'd sit him down, tell him to get off social media & train his absolute backside off in getting super fit. It'll get him back into the correct path where past success can return. Too talented to throw it all away. Love, KP!,”
I completely agree @KP24
— Shane Watson (@ShaneRWatson33) December 4, 2024
Prithvi is such a precocious talent and these are all that is required for him to turn things around and be one of Indian Cricket’s biggest heroes. 💪🏻💪🏻
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Tension in Koppal village over Ambedkar flag during fair; five arrested
Koppal: Tension prevailed in Halwarti village of Koppal taluk after a clash reportedly broke out between members of Dalit and upper-caste communities over the hoisting of an Ambedkar flag during the Beeralingeshwara fair.
According to police, a verbal argument between youths from the two communities escalated into a physical confrontation, leading to unrest in the village.
In a related development, it has been alleged that members of the upper-caste community entered the house of a Dalit youth, identified as Gavisiddappa Hosamani, damaged the door and vandalised the front portion of the house.
As a precautionary measure, additional police personnel have been deployed in the village to maintain law and order.
Police said a complaint has been registered at the Koppal Rural Police Station and five persons have been arrested in connection with the incident. Further investigation is under way.
