Prithvi Shaw suffers huge setback in England, scan reveals 'injury is worse than expected'

Prithvi Shaw, a dynamic and talented cricketer, has captured the attention of the cricketing world with his explosive batting prowess. Shaw made his mark at a young age, quickly rising through the ranks of Indian cricket. Despite facing challenges and setbacks, including injuries, Shaw's determination and hunger for success remain evident as he continues to showcase his skills both in domestic cricket and the IPL. 

3 things you need to know

• Prithvi Shaw played four matches for Northamptonshire
• He is currently the top run-scorer in the competition
• Shaw injured himself while fielding against Durham

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Prithvi Shaw's Northamptonshire stint comes to an unfortunate end

Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw's Northamptonshire stint has come to an unfortunate end due to a knee injury sustained while fielding against Durham. The latest scan results, received this morning, revealed a more severe injury than initially anticipated, hence the 23-year-old has been ruled out of the remainder of the tournament.

Northamptonshire's Head Coach, John Sadler, expressed his disappointment, stating, "In his short stint Prithvi has made a huge impact on us as a club. It’s a huge shame he won’t be with us for the remainder of this comp."

"He’s an extremely humble young man, he’s very respectful and had been so grateful for the opportunity to represent Northamptonshire," he added. 

This one hurts. 😢

Prithvi Shaw has been ruled out of the remainder of his Steelbacks stint. 😔 pic.twitter.com/8XWLfrlxAY

— Northamptonshire CCC (@NorthantsCCC) August 16, 2023

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Shaw under the care of BCCI's medical staff 

Shaw leaves the competition as the current top run-scorer, amassing an impressive 429 runs in four innings, including a remarkable record-breaking 244 against Somerset. Beyond his on-field achievements, he also left a positive mark in the dressing room, displaying his commitment to winning games and contributing to the team's success.

“As well as his performances on the field he had a huge impact in our dressing room. Nobody wanted to win games more than him and he contributed to us doing so. We wish him well and hope to see him scoring runs again soon,” Sadler concluded. 

The club has sent Shaw its best wishes and has hoped for a swift recovery. The young cricketer is now under the care of the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) and is set to consult a specialist in London on Friday for further guidance on his injury and recovery.

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