Prithvi Shaw is desperate to return to Team India. Ahead of IPL 2026, the top-order batsman revealed how much effort he put in to make it possible. In the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League, he will play for Delhi Capitals (DC).
Delhi Capitals again showed faith in the batsman whose career was marred by lack of consistency and several controversies. Still, he is considered one of the biggest talents of the country. Like many cricket fans, DC also has faith in him.
Prithvi Shaw reveals how he is trying to make a comeback
Prithvi Shaw, while speaking to the media ahead of the 25th match on Wednesday, claimed that he has been working hard on the field during the practice session. According to him, he is putting in more than 100 percent to regain his status on the cricket field.
Shaw told the media, “There’s no doubt that I have to get back into the Indian team. That’s why I’m playing and that’s why I’m working so hard. I put in three times more effort today than I ever did. I don’t usually like to talk about it, but I feel like I’m giving not just 100%, but 200% to come back.”
Shaw can’t even think of giving less than 100 percent on the field
On every occasion, be it a practice match or a practice day, the 26-year-old batsman aims to give 200 per cent on the field.
He said, “Whether it’s winning a trophy, a match day or a practice day – I try to give 200%. If I’m not feeling good, I won’t practice. Practicing at 50% gives you nothing. If you’re on the field, you give your 100%, or you don’t even come on the field.”
As he grew up and became more mature, Shaw himself mentioned things he should not have done in the past. He said that it is better to use your thinking process to understand things.
You don’t need superiors or mentors: Prithvi Shaw
Prithvi Shaw said, “Whatever ups and downs came, I faced them with respect and a smile. As you grow up, you realize your mistakes. You don’t need seniors or mentors to tell you what you know. It is better if you understand those things already and then move on.”
Video | Cricketer Prithvi Shaw on returning to the Indian team, says, “There is no doubt that I have to come back to the Indian team. That’s why I am playing and I am working so hard. I put in three times more effort today than I used to. I don’t… pic.twitter.com/jgDhq2Iuq4
– Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) 25 March 2026
The Maharashtra-born, who went unsold in the IPL 2025 auction, saw his former IPL team, Delhi Capitals, take part in the IPL 2026 mini-auction. The DC secured his service at a base price of Rs 75 lakh. Shaw played seven IPL seasons for DC and scored 1892 runs at an average of 23.94.
Ahead of IPL 2026, the batsman looked fresh in the domestic matches with the Maharashtra cricket team. In the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy, the opening batsman grabbed the headlines with an impressive double century in 141 balls.
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