The wait for star batsman Prithvi Shaw to return from the Indian team will be longer. According to Cricbuzz's report, it could take more than a month for Prithvi Shaw to return to the field. Prithvi Shaw's return depends on how quickly he can prove his fitness at the National Cricket Academy. 24-year-old Prithvi Shaw has been away from the cricket field since August last year.
Prithvi Shaw is suffering from a knee injury. Over the next three weeks the focus at the National Cricket Academy will be on how much Prithvi Shaw's knee has improved. Additionally, Prithvi Shaw has to take part in a practice match before returning to the field. If Prithvi Shaw manages to prove his fitness in the practice match, he will be declared IPL fit.
A Cricbuzz report claimed that Prithvi Shaw has made great progress in the activities related to batting and fielding. But Shaw's return depends on the full recovery of his knee. The report claimed that it was quite possible for Prithvi Shaw to play in the IPL. However, the Mumbai Cricket Association wants to see Prithvi Shaw play in Ranji KO matches.
Prithvi Shaw made headlines in 2018 when he scored a brilliant century on his Test cricket debut. But after that, Prithvi Shaw's form and fitness came into question. Prithvi Shaw has played 5 Tests, 6 ODIs and one T20 match for Team India. Prithvi Shaw was last seen wearing Team India jersey two years ago. Prithvi Shaw plays for Delhi Capitals in the IPL. But last year, Shaw was also ruled out in the IPL for poor performance. If Shaw is unable to perform well in the IPL this year too, Delhi Capitals can release him.