Published 19:25 IST, February 9th 2024

Prithvi Shaw announces comeback to cricket in GRAND STYLE: 24-year-old smashes 158 runs on return

Indian batter Prithvi Shaw has made a bombastic comeback after his injury layoff with a towering ton for Mumbai in an ongoing Ranji Trophy match

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Prithvi Shaw was hailed as one of brightest stars in realm of Indian Cricket. young India batter has me his return grandly after recovering from an injury he sustained nearly five months back. Shaw is now back in competitive cricket and has put up a solid impact in his appearance at a Ranji Trophy match with Mumbai. Shaw returned to competitive cricket in a Ranji Trophy match against Bengal last week, following an almost five-month absence. Mumbai won that match by an innings and four runs. But Shaw is making waves with his big-money innings that he put up in ongoing Ranji match 

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Prithvi Shaw smashes BIG TIME! Puts up big numbers for Mumbai in his return

Prithvi Shaw, 24, put up massive numbers in his competitive return at a Ranji Trophy match. On Friday, Shaw scored a century on Day One of Ranji match against Chattisgarh. opening batter scored 159 runs off 185 balls while striking 18 fours and three sixes. He caused tremendous damage to opposition bowling line-up before being taken out by Vishvash Malik. Shaw was highest run scorer for Mumbai as team reached 310 runs with loss of four wickets on Day 1 at Stumps. 

Prithvi Shaw in action for Mumbai at a Ranji Trophy game | Image: PTI

While competing in County Cricket with Northamptonshire, Prithvi Shaw injured his knee during a match and missed Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy matches. But batter has returned with an aim, and his comeback was highly anticipated among fans. 

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With a career full of ups and downs, Prithvi Shaw has showcased intent. However, his IPL 2023 stint was a point of concern after he hit just 106 runs in eight matches for Delhi Capitals. Shaw received intense criticism from DC coach Ricky Ponting but was surprisingly retained ahe of 2024 IPL Auction. opener will be looking for his redemption in upcoming series and is expected to keep current momentum going.

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17:48 IST, February 9th 2024