Prithvi Shaw after scoring a ton for Northamptonshire. (Twitter) PRITHVI Shaw’s return to competitive cricket might take longer than previously expected as the Mumbai opener will take another three or four months to fully recover from his injury.
Shaw had hurt his knee in August while playing a one-day game for Northamptonshire in English domestic cricket. At that time, he was in superb form scoring 244 and 125 not out in two of his four outings in the One-Day Cup before injury struck him while fielding during the game against Durham.
The Indian Express understands that the 23-year-old still has swelling in his knee and an Indian board official confirmed that the will be taking three or four months to rehabilitate completely.
“A MRI was done after he got injured and it revealed a Grade-II tear of the posterior cruciate ligament. He was sent to the NCA where we found that there is still swelling in his knee. We have decided to consult Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala in this case. It will take at least four months for him to play competitive cricket again,” a BCCI official said.
Shaw made a huge impact during its domestic One-Day Cup campaign, hammering a record-breaking 244 off 153 balls against Somerset, followed by an unbeaten 126 off 76 deliveries against Durahm. (File)
The BCCI is consulting experts to decide whether Shaw requires surgery or will heal his injured knee naturally.
Earlier, the Indian board had allowed Shaw to skip the Deodhar Trophy and fly to England to play domestic cricket there.
He has played five Tests, six ODIs and a lone T20I for India. He had an average 2023 IPL season for Delhi Capitals. After his county stint came to an abrupt halt, Shaw had expressed his disappointment and agreed to return to Northamptonshire next summer.
“I’m so excited to be heading back to Northamptonshire next summer. Even though it was over quickly, I really enjoyed my time there. It’s a great club to be a part of and I was welcomed by everyone immediately. I can’t wait to get back. My goal is always to help win games for the team and it was so disappointing to get injured and have to leave early this time,” Shaw had stated in a statement after his injury.
“I had a few teams contacting me after the tournament wanting to talk about playing for them next year, but I feel like I still have more to achieve with Northamptonshire. They gave me the opportunity this year and I’m very happy to be coming back.”
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