Prithvi Shaw’s coach feels that his involvement in “groups outside cricket” resulted in his career’s decline

“Everything but his game witnessed a rise,” said his coach on Prithvi Shaw going unsold at IPL 2025 auction.

Prithvi Shaw was one of the players who went unsold in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. This started quite a stir among his fans, admirers and others in the cricket fraternity with many passing on their opinions about his game, decline and the like. Prithvi Shaw’s childhood coach also feels sad about the same.

Prithvi Shaw’s childhood coach feels sad for the cricketer.

Many claims were made that Prithvi Shaw earned ₹30 to 40 crore by the age of 23. However, the young cricketer’s first coach, Santosh Pingutkar feels sad to see how things have transpired for the player, who once was called India’s next Sachin Tendulkar. Shaw, 25, for the last three years has remained out of the national reckoning, but last week, he endured a new low, going unsold at the IPL mega auction that as held in Jeddah. Shaw did not find a single taker, after he was released by Delhi Capitals during the IPL retentionsannounced in October.

His childhood coach hopes that things get better for Shaw.

Pingutkar, who helped Shaw during his formative years can only hope that things get better for his protégé. He told ETV Bharat, “He is just 25 years old. He still has age in his hand. He can bounce back with hard work if he wants to sustain in competitive cricket.”

“Groups outside cricket.”

Pingutkar said that the bigger picture is Shaw’s involvement in ‘groups outside cricket,’ pointing out, “Other activities, everything but his game witnessed a rise. He was more involved in his groups outside cricket. But, no doubt he loves cricket. However, he wasn’t able to convert his love for the game into his efforts. That’s why he is witnessing such a lean phase. He should bounce back as soon as possible. Everyone’s blessings are with him.”