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Prithvi Shaw Keeps India Comeback in Mind as He Focuses on Domestic Cricket
Prithvi Shaw says an India comeback remains on his mind, but he is trying not to look too far ahead.
The opener is playing for Maharashtra in the Ranji Trophy, India’s domestic first-class cricket competition.
Shaw made his international debut years ago, then received an eight-month suspension after ingesting a prohibited substance found in cough syrup.
He has not returned to the senior Indian team since, and he is focusing on building consistency in domestic cricket.
This Ranji season, he has scored two half-centuries in seven innings, with a highest score of 70 against Delhi.
Shaw says he believes his batting is going well and that one strong innings could help turn things around.
Prithvi Shaw said an India comeback remains on his mind, but he is focused on performing in domestic cricket.
The Maharashtra captain said his experience has taught him not to think too far ahead.
Shaw has scored two half-centuries in seven innings in this Ranji Trophy season.
His highest score, 70, came against Delhi in Maharashtra’s opening match.
Shaw moved from Mumbai to Maharashtra last season.
- Who
- Prithvi Shaw, captain of Maharashtra.
- What
- Shaw said an India comeback remains on his mind, while he focuses on domestic cricket.
- When
- November 2026, during the Ranji Trophy season.
- Where
- Kolkata, after Maharashtra’s win over Bengal.
- Why
- Shaw said his experience has taught him not to think too far ahead and to focus on performing in domestic cricket.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Shaw switched from Mumbai to Maharashtra.
Shaw spoke to the media in Kolkata after Maharashtra beat Bengal in the Ranji Trophy.
- Ranji Trophy innings
- Two half-centuries in seven innings this season
- Highest score
- 70 against Delhi in Maharashtra’s opening game
- Recent scores
- 7, 21, 0, 17 and 12
- Team change
- Switched from Mumbai to Maharashtra last season
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What people are saying
There is always a thought at the back of my mind. But as much as I have experienced, I should not think so much ahead.
I feel in all these innings, there is no problem with the start. The batting is good; nothing is going wrong. It is just a matter of one innings.