Prithvi Shaw scores 53 runs against Bengal to secure victory for Maharashtra

Maharashtra captain Prithvi Shaw concluded his innings with 53 runs against Bengal in a Ranji Trophy match. In the match played on Thursday at Eden Gardens, Maharashtra secured a comprehensive victory over Bengal aided by Shaw's impressive batting. According to a Sportstar report, this is the second time Shaw has struck a half-century this season.

Speaking about his return to the Indian team, Prithvi Shaw stated that the desire to return to the national side is always in his mind, but he does not worry too much about it. He added, "Hard work will help. However, based on the experience I have, I should not think too far ahead. I think about the present. I only want to focus on winning matches, taking good training, and maintaining a proper diet."

Expressing confidence in his form, Shaw said that some innings are bad and some are good, but he does not feel stressed by it. In his view, his batting is good and nothing is going wrong. Prithvi Shaw will celebrate his 27th birthday on November 9.

A native of Mumbai, Shaw spoke about his experience with the Maharashtra team, stating that Mumbai and Pune are not far from each other and he shares a good bonding with the players here, due to which he feels very comfortable.

Prithvi Pankaj Shaw is an Indian cricketer who has played for the Indian team across all formats. He represents Maharashtra in domestic cricket and plays for Delhi Capitals in the IPL. He led India's U-19 team to victory in the Cricket World Cup in 2018.