Prithvi Shaw is back in blue. Delhi Capitals blue. And somehow, it feels like the most poetic moment of this year’s IPL mini auction.
Less than 24 hours ago, Shaw went unsold. Twice. No paddle was raised. No team took a chance. For a player who once walked into the league with the “next Sehwag” tag, that silence was deafening. Shaw didn’t say much—just posted a quiet “It’s OK” on Instagram. It was low-key, but the message landed.
Then, late in the auction, Delhi Capitals did something no one expected. They brought him back. No bidding war. No hype. Just a base-price buy—₹75 lakh—and a quiet homecoming. Minutes later, Shaw deleted the heartbreak and posted: “Back to my family.”
This move wasn’t just about cricket. It was full-circle. After spending seven seasons with DC and being released last year, Shaw was publicly called out by DC co-owner Parth Jindal, who said the batter needed a “jolt” to refocus. It hurt. But maybe it worked.
In the past year, Shaw left Mumbai and joined Maharashtra. He smashed a 141-ball double hundred in the Ranji Trophy—second fastest in the tournament’s history. His Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy run wasn’t as hot—183 runs in 7 games—but the effort was visible.
Yes, the controversies still hover. From a doping ban to failed fitness tests, off-field run-ins to attitude issues—Shaw’s journey has been anything but linear. But through all that noise, there’s always been one truth: the guy can bat.
Now, he gets another shot. With the franchise that’s seen the best and worst of him. Maybe that’s exactly what he needs.
Because this isn’t just about an IPL return. It’s about rebuilding something that almost slipped away. Not just a career, but a sense of belief.
The league that once moved on from Prithvi Shaw… just turned around to give him one more chance. And this time, it feels personal.
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