Star Cricketer Prithvi Shaw Has Left Mumbai, All Set To Play For Another State Team
Prithvi Shaw decides to leave Mumbai ahead of the upcoming domestic season. He has written to the MCA seeking a No-Objection Certificate.
Kevin Varchand 
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] June 23: Out-of-favour Mumbai batter Prithvi Shaw has written to the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), seeking a No-Objection Certificate after he decided to represent another state ahead of the upcoming domestic season. It is not known which teams have sent Shaw offers to represent them in the upcoming season; however, it can be confirmed that the right-handed batter has indeed written to the parent association MCA, seeking a go-ahead.
Since last year, the 25-year-old Shaw has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. The Mumbai senior selection committee dropped him from the Ranji Trophy last year, citing his poor fitness. The MCA trainers then prescribed him with a two-week fitness programme.
“Yes, Prithvi Shaw has written a letter to us, seeking a No-Objection Certificate. We are just discussing it with the Apex Council members. We will make our decision by today evening,” MCA secretary Abhay Hadap confirmed to media.
In his letter to the MCA, Shaw wrote, “At this juncture in my career, I have been presented with a promising opportunity to play professional cricket under another State Association, which I believe will further contribute to my growth and development as a cricketer.
“In light of this, I kindly request you to issue me a No Objection Certificate (NOC) that will enable me to officially represent the new State Association in the upcoming domestic season.”
Shaw added that he made his final decision after careful deliberation and a lot of thinking. “Please be assured that this decision has been made after careful consideration, and with utmost respect for the MCA. I remain ever grateful to the association for the guidance and platform provided over the years,” he added.
Just hours after Prithvi Shaw’s letter to the MCA, the cricket association confirmed that he has indeed been handed a NOC to represent another state.
“Prithvi Shaw has been an exceptional talent and has contributed significantly to Mumbai cricket. We respect his decision and wish him the very best in his future endeavours,” the MCA said in an official statement.
