Prithvi Shaw is often described as a talented Indian opening batsman who started his international career with a lot of excitement. And add to that, the word presence. Dynamic and a fine stroke maker- Prithvi Shaw was billed as the next big thing in India cricket and has today become a postcard of yesterday, hasn’t he?
He is here and around and holding the cricket bat hopefully with the fire that that mark his big match return but is he really producing the goods that would liken him to a a man genuinely looking for a second or new inning? So that he can begin again? Only time will tell.
What’s to be noted, specifically today being November 9, 2025 is that today, Sunday, happens to be the talented batter’s 26th birthday.
And at an age where one is seeking to further consolidate his position in the side, Prithvi Shaw is rediscovering his lost groove. Or, at least that is what one hopes for the young man. A fine cricketer who seems to have lost his way.
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That told, what does Prithvi Shaw’s career seem like?
Prithvi Shaw has played 5 Test matches for India and scored 339 runs, which includes a brilliant century on his debut against the West Indies in 2018. His Test batting average is a little over 42, showing how good he was at the start.
In ODI cricket, Shaw has played 6 matches and scored 189 runs. His average in ODIs is a little above 31, with a top score of 49. He has not played a T20 International for India yet.
In the IPL, Shaw has been one of the main players for the Delhi Capitals since 2018. He has played more than 70 IPL games and scored over 1,600 runs. He’s scored runs freely, found the gaps and scored runs for fun. The talent is evident. But not invincible. Not that one has to be an avengers lookalike with similar powers at play. But the intent to be consistent marked by results has to be seen.
His strike rate is very high, above 145, which shows how attacking he is as an opener. One of his most memorable moments came in IPL 2021, when he hit 6 fours in one over against Shivam Mavi. That season was his best, scoring 478 runs.
But this is where his career has sort of fallen apart, arguably because, poor fitness standards have not helped his form with the bat.
Resultantly, he struggled with form and fitness, but many fans still believe he can make a strong comeback for India and the IPL. When might he return to either form is something that now solely depends on how well can Prithvi Shaw bounce back from the current situation.
The last time that he ever played a Test for India?
This happened in December 2020 vs Australia in Adelaide.
From that point onward, the right hander from Mumbai he was not picked for the rest of the series, which was because of poor form.
The above told, the last Prithvi Shaw ever played an ODI for India was in July 2021 vs Sri Lanka.
A moment of total decline would soon follow. A harsh word that? Maybe. But, probably not so much; from the onset of July 2021, Shaw would never feature in any international contest for Team India.
Net Worth
Many news websites say his net worth is around ₹35 crore (about $4–5 million). This estimate comes from his IPL salary, match fees, and brand endorsements.
The above told, there is not a single strong proof that he owns several luxury cars. Some reports mention at least one, but nothing clearly confirms more. Also, information about his sea-facing apartment and its value mostly comes from lifestyle articles, not official property records.
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