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What Happened To Prithvi Shaw? 3 Reasons Behind Ex-Delhi Capitals Opener's IPL 2025 Snub

Sakshi Sharma

Prithvi Shaw in IPL (Source:@Shreyash0417)Prithvi Shaw in IPL (Source:@Shreyash0417)

Prithvi Shaw, once hailed as the future of Indian cricket is going through the toughest time and faced a stark reality check after being ignored for the Vijay Hazare Trophy today (December 17). Earlier he went unsold in the IPL 2025 mega auction. Despite entering the auction with a base price of ₹75 lakh, the 25-year-old opener failed to attract a single bidder in IPL 2025 auction.

His journey to fame began in 2018 when he led India to victory in the U-19 World Cup. He is known for his fearless, aggressive batting style that quickly caught the eye of everyone. Shaw's performances at the domestic level further cemented his reputation as a player with immense potential. 

Just after his domestic establishments, the DC picked him up for ₹1.10 crore at the 2018 IPL auction.Once considered as the bright future of Indian Cricket, Prithvi Shaw has faced immense challenges in recent time. In this article, let's discuss three prime reasons he has been snubbed from IPL 2025.

What Is Wrong With Prithvi Shaw? 

Fitness Concern 

  • Despite Prithvi Shaw's early promise, his career has been marred by inconsistency, fitness issues, and off-field controversies. His batting performances, which once seemed like a sure shot to secure him a place in the national team, began to dip. 
  • His struggles with his technique and lack of form, combined with reports of fitness concerns, led to doubts about his long-term capability as a player for big event like IPL 2025. 

Prithvi Shaw's Involvement In Controversies 

  • In addition to his on-field struggles, Shaw's off-field behavior has often drawn negative attention. Controversies surrounding his social media posts, not so good approach and reports of an unhealthy lifestyle have further complicated his career and this could be another reason why he went unsold in IPL 2025.  
  • While his inconsistent form and fitness issues have been well-documented, it is another factor that is his ' lack of professionalism' that may have played a significant role in his failure to attract a bidder in the IPL 2025 mega auction. 

Concern On IPL Form

  • Prithvi Shaw faced significant challenges with his batting form and techniques leading to a series of disappointing performances. In IPL 2024, Shaw scored just 198 runs at an average of 24.75, with a lone fifty. 
  • In 2023, the former Delhi opener made 106 runs in 8 matches with an strike-rate of 124.71. His struggles with consistency resulted in him being benched for several games across both seasons.