During a PTI interview in New Delhi on 25th March 2026, the Delhi Capitals players were talking about their preparation and what they see ahead, but the one player who has caught the attention of everyone is Prithvi Shaw. Prithvi Shaw has always been a part of social media and real-life discussions because of his controversial appearance on social media platforms. For the past couple of years, his life has been very difficult, that include dropping from India's playing 11 to dropping from the domestic side.
From being unsold in IPL, Prithvi Shaw was in a very difficult situation until the auction of IPL 2026. After going unsold in the first round, the Delhi Capitals decided to give him a second chance to show and eventually brought him into the squad. During a press conference with the reporters of NDTV India, Prithvi Shaw revealed that he is determined to make a comeback, and he has done intense practice to make sure he is back in the regular playing 11 of both Delhi Capitals and Team India.
The difficult run of Prithvi Shaw
Before his International debuteshop is considered one of the greatest prodigies of cricket in India. His class and ability to play classic shots were just like the great Sachin Tendulkar. The start of his career was fabulous as he won the 2018 under-19 World Cup, and after getting a maiden call-up and test cricket, he scored a century on his debut.
However, his greatness didn't last long as he was plagued by multiple problems. His downfall started in 2019, as he was banned for a total of 8 months because of doping, and then fitness and discipline issues started. The issue was very severe, and his performance was declining because of his unhealthy appearance.
Eventually, he was dropped from the Delhi Capitals IPL team, and the shocking moment of his career was when he was dropped by Mumbai in domestic cricket. Mumbai has always be in supportive home for Prithvi Shaw, and getting dropped is very heartbreaking. His teammate in the Mumbai domestic team, Shreyas Iyer, stated that “Shaw needed to get his work ethic right” before dropping him from the team.
Come back in Delhi Capitals
After getting unsold in the Mega auction of IPL 2025, Prithvi Shaw got a reality check and focused on his fitness to make a solid comeback. Now, in IPL 2026 is a part of the Delhi Capitals franchise, where he played for almost 8 years. Delhi Capital is like a second home to the individual, and the stage is set for him to make a huge comeback.
During an interview with all the players of the Delhi Capitals, Prithvi Shaw stated, “I enjoyed my life a lot. I went to a couple of destinations to refresh my mind a little. Then I came back and followed the same routine: I practised and worked hard. Whether it was training or batting, what I used to do, I started doing it three times.” The determination is clearly visible in his words, and he is ready to dominate.
Position in Delhi Capitals
It is true that Prithvi Shaw is 100% determined; however, determination will not guarantee a place in his playing 11. To get a chance to represent Delhi in IPL 2026, Prithvi Shaw needed to compete with Patun Nissanka and Abhisek Porel for the opening slot. He needs to get a structured partnership with KL Rahul at the top order to finalise his place in the playing 11.
The Delhi franchise is also looking for a reliable opening pair because, for the last few years, the franchise has not performed well. They last reached the playoffs in IPL 2021, and the franchise is also looking to start their season with a huge win against Lucknow Super Giants. An amazing performance from Prithvi Shaw will not only offer him an advantage but also help the team to reach the play-offs again after almost 4 years.
Offering his 200%
After getting his second chance with the Delhi Capitals, his mind has shifted drastically. showcasing his mindset, he said, “That's exactly why I am playing… there is no doubt I want to come back to team India,” Prithvi Shaw stated with confidence and determination.
He further said, “I feel like I am putting in two or three times more effort than before. I am giving 200% not just on match days but also in practice as well”. He also told the fans that his fiancée is helping him a lot and allowing him to focus on his career with the right support.
Now, with a fresh start with the Delhi Capitals franchise, Prithvi Shaw has promised to come with an amazing performance and dominate the field with classic shorts and aggression that he had in the early days of his career. The upcoming IPL 2026 will be a turning point in the career of Prithvi Shaw.
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