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Prithvi Shaw to sponsor cricket tournament for differently-abled in his hometown Virar

Soumyajit Dutta

Prithvi Shaw set to sponsor tournament in his hometown [Source: @Aakashraj2208/X.com]Prithvi Shaw set to sponsor tournament in his hometown [Source: @Aakashraj2208/X.com]

Prithvi Shaw, who has been making headlines with his stellar Ranji Trophy performances, has recently expressed his interest in sponsoring a cricket tournament for differently-abled cricketers. According to reports, the tournament, titled the Physical Disability West Zone Cricket Tournament, will be held in his hometown, Virar, and will be sponsored by a 'glad' Shaw.

Currently in Nashik playing for Maharashtra in the Ranji Trophy, Shaw will inaugurate the event, which is scheduled from November 7 to November 9 at the Narangi Gramasth Krida Mandal Cricket Ground in Virar, the very place where he learned the game as a child.

Shaw excited to host the five team tourney

The tournament will feature five teams, hosts Mumbai, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Baroda, and Saurashtra, with all matches played in the T20 format. Shaw will inaugurate the event alongside the Differently Abled Cricket Council of India General Secretary Ravi Chauhan and Sachin Patil. 

The young cricketer expressed his excitement about the opportunity, saying it holds special meaning given his deep connection to Virar.

"I will support differently abled cricketers in the future too. I am glad that this tournament for them is happening on the same ground where I started my cricketing journey," Shaw said as quoted by Mumbai Mirror.

Meanwhile, Prithvi Shaw himself has been in fine form. He scored a brilliant 222 against Chandigarh and a fluent 75 against Kerala in the ongoing Ranji Trophy. However, his latest outing against Maharashtra was underwhelming, managing just 20 runs. 

Despite that, Shaw continues to make headlines both for his on-field performances and his thoughtful initiative to support differently-abled cricket.