Prithvi Pankaj Shaw was born on November 9, 1999, in Virar, Thane district, Maharashtra. As a child prodigy, he stunned the cricketing world in 2013 by scoring a jaw-dropping 546* off 330 balls in a Harris Shield school match for Rizvi Springfield.
His father, Pankaj, deeply supported his cricket dreams, enrolling him in the Middle Income Group Cricket Club. He later sent Shaw to train at Cheadle Hulme School, Manchester, where young Prithvi racked up over 1,446 runs in two months.
He rose through Mumbai’s youth ranks—U-14, U-16 (as captain), and U-19—but still made an impact: he became the youngest to score a Duleep Trophy century at 17, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar.
Shaw stands at 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) with a lean, athletic physique built for explosive starts. As a right-handed opener, he blends aggression and timing—his trademark square cuts, pull shots, and assertive footwork fuel his aggressive batting. Observers praise his natural flair, though critics note occasional technical flaws, such as back-foot balance.
Off the field, he maintains an active, fitness-focused lifestyle. However, he recently confessed struggling with “the wrong friends” and acknowledged distractions affecting his discipline.
Shaw remains unmarried and deeply values family support. His father Pankaj has been his steadfast coach, especially during early years and overseas training. He keeps his personal life private, but occasional social media glimpses show a close-knit circle of friends and his engagement with fans.
Shaw’s school-record innings of 546* (2013) cemented his prodigy status. He then captained Mumbai U-16 and starred in the U-19 Asia Cup (2016) and World Cup (2018), lifting the latter as captain under Rahul Dravid.
Shaw debuted in first-class cricket in January 2017’s Ranji semi-final, scoring a century in his second innings to help Mumbai reach the final . He also became the youngest Duleep Trophy centurion in September 2017.
By March 2025, his domestic record stood at 58 first-class matches, 4,556 runs at 46.02, with 13 centuries and a top score of 379. In List A, he averages 55.72 with 10 centuries over 65 matches. This consistency earned him multiple stints in England’s Northamptonshire, including a spectacular double-century (244) in the One-Day Cup.
In early July 2025, he formally asked for an NOC from Mumbai, planning a fresh start with Maharashtra for the 2025–26 season.
Shaw debuted for India in Tests on October 4, 2018, vs West Indies in Rajkot—aged 18 years and 329 days—making him the youngest Indian to score a Test century on debut (134). India won the series, and he earned Player of the Series honors.
He earned ODI debut vs New Zealand (February 5, 2020), scoring 43 off 24 balls in his first match. He made his solitary T20I on July 25, 2021, vs Sri Lanka.
However, his tour of Australia (Dec 2020) exposed technical flaws; scores of 0 and 4 led to him being dropped. Fitness issues and inconsistent form further limited his international recall—his last Test appeared in 2020.
In January 2018, Shaw joined Delhi Daredevils for ₹1.2 ₹ crore. At 18 years 165 days, he became the youngest opener in IPL history (April 23, 2018). Just days later, he hit a rapid 62 vs KKR, becoming the joint-youngest IPL fifty-maker (Sanju Samson being the other).
On April 29, 2021, he produced one of IPL’s rare feats—six fours in an over off Shivam Mavi—becoming the second man ever to do so.
Despite flashes of brilliance, form dips and fitness concerns led Delhi Capitals to release him before the 2025 mega auction, where he remained unsold at ₹75 lakh base price.
Shaw’s career has seen rapid highs and challenges:
Underwent a knee injury in September 2023 with Northamptonshire, sidelining him for months.
Mumbai dropped him from Ranji (2023) and Vijay Hazare (2024) citing fitness and discipline issues.
At IPL 2025 auction, his fitness and work ethic were publicly questioned by Mumbai captain Shreyas Iyer.
He managed multiple comebacks: after his knee surgery, he returned to the Mumbai T20 League in April 2025, scoring a 34-ball 75 to lead North Mumbai Panthers to victory.
He opened up publicly in June 2025, reflecting on “mental preparation” post-awareness around “wrong friends” and social media trolling.
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Prithvi Pankaj Shaw was born on November 9, 1999, in Virar, Thane district, Maharashtra. As a child prodigy, he stunned the cricketing world in 2013 by scoring a jaw-dropping 546* off 330 balls in a Harris Shield school match for Rizvi Springfield.
His father, Pankaj, deeply supported his cricket dreams, enrolling him in the Middle Income Group Cricket Club. He later sent Shaw to train at Cheadle Hulme School, Manchester, where young Prithvi racked up over 1,446 runs in two months.
He rose through Mumbai’s youth ranks—U-14, U-16 (as captain), and U-19—but still made an impact: he became the youngest to score a Duleep Trophy century at 17, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar.
Shaw stands at 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) with a lean, athletic physique built for explosive starts. As a right-handed opener, he blends aggression and timing—his trademark square cuts, pull shots, and assertive footwork fuel his aggressive batting. Observers praise his natural flair, though critics note occasional technical flaws, such as back-foot balance.
Off the field, he maintains an active, fitness-focused lifestyle. However, he recently confessed struggling with “the wrong friends” and acknowledged distractions affecting his discipline.
Shaw remains unmarried and deeply values family support. His father Pankaj has been his steadfast coach, especially during early years and overseas training. He keeps his personal life private, but occasional social media glimpses show a close-knit circle of friends and his engagement with fans.
Shaw’s school-record innings of 546* (2013) cemented his prodigy status. He then captained Mumbai U-16 and starred in the U-19 Asia Cup (2016) and World Cup (2018), lifting the latter as captain under Rahul Dravid.
Shaw debuted in first-class cricket in January 2017’s Ranji semi-final, scoring a century in his second innings to help Mumbai reach the final . He also became the youngest Duleep Trophy centurion in September 2017.
By March 2025, his domestic record stood at 58 first-class matches, 4,556 runs at 46.02, with 13 centuries and a top score of 379. In List A, he averages 55.72 with 10 centuries over 65 matches. This consistency earned him multiple stints in England’s Northamptonshire, including a spectacular double-century (244) in the One-Day Cup.
In early July 2025, he formally asked for an NOC from Mumbai, planning a fresh start with Maharashtra for the 2025–26 season.
Shaw debuted for India in Tests on October 4, 2018, vs West Indies in Rajkot—aged 18 years and 329 days—making him the youngest Indian to score a Test century on debut (134). India won the series, and he earned Player of the Series honors.
He earned ODI debut vs New Zealand (February 5, 2020), scoring 43 off 24 balls in his first match. He made his solitary T20I on July 25, 2021, vs Sri Lanka.
However, his tour of Australia (Dec 2020) exposed technical flaws; scores of 0 and 4 led to him being dropped. Fitness issues and inconsistent form further limited his international recall—his last Test appeared in 2020.
In January 2018, Shaw joined Delhi Daredevils for ₹1.2 ₹ crore. At 18 years 165 days, he became the youngest opener in IPL history (April 23, 2018). Just days later, he hit a rapid 62 vs KKR, becoming the joint-youngest IPL fifty-maker (Sanju Samson being the other).
On April 29, 2021, he produced one of IPL’s rare feats—six fours in an over off Shivam Mavi—becoming the second man ever to do so.
Despite flashes of brilliance, form dips and fitness concerns led Delhi Capitals to release him before the 2025 mega auction, where he remained unsold at ₹75 lakh base price.
Shaw’s career has seen rapid highs and challenges:
Underwent a knee injury in September 2023 with Northamptonshire, sidelining him for months.
Mumbai dropped him from Ranji (2023) and Vijay Hazare (2024) citing fitness and discipline issues.
At IPL 2025 auction, his fitness and work ethic were publicly questioned by Mumbai captain Shreyas Iyer.
He managed multiple comebacks: after his knee surgery, he returned to the Mumbai T20 League in April 2025, scoring a 34-ball 75 to lead North Mumbai Panthers to victory.
He opened up publicly in June 2025, reflecting on “mental preparation” post-awareness around “wrong friends” and social media trolling.
