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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Minor girl kidnapped and raped; main accused and two cafe owners held
Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.
Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.
Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.
