Reports: Delhi Capitals' Prithvi Shaw to be traded to Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of IPL 2024

According to recent reports, the explosive Delhi Capitals and Indian opening batter, Prithvi Shaw, is on the verge of being released by his current Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, Delhi Capitals. It appears likely that he will be traded to Sunrisers Hyderabad in preparation for the upcoming IPL 2024 season. Despite a dazzling start to his career, Shaw has struggled to fulfill the lofty expectations placed upon him, prompting the franchise to chart a new course for the forthcoming IPL campaign.

Prithvi Shaw's entry into the IPL arena in the 2018 season, representing Delhi, followed his remarkable leadership of India's U-19 team to World Cup victory. Alongside promising talents like Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer, he spearheaded Delhi's resurgence, forming a dynamic core for the franchise. In his debut season, Shaw amassed 245 runs in nine matches, but it was his striking prowess, boasting a strike rate exceeding 150, that truly caught the attention of cricket enthusiasts.

Prithvi Shaw’s technical flaws cost him ample amount of his career

The Mumbai prodigy swiftly ascended to the Indian national team, with prospects of potentially leading the Delhi Capitals on the horizon. Yet, his fortunes took a sharp downturn following the highs of the 2021 season. During that remarkable edition, Shaw notched up 479 runs, maintaining an impressive average of over 31 and a striking strike rate of nearly 160. However, his technical vulnerabilities, particularly against incoming deliveries, gradually came to the fore, resulting in a mere 106 runs across 8 innings during IPL 2023 edition.

Midway through the tournament, Shaw faced the ignominy of being omitted, a clear indication of the franchise's waning faith in his ability to provide consistent starts at the top. Nonetheless, Prithvi Shaw remains a sought-after prospect, and his potential release by Delhi Capitals is sure to trigger a fierce bidding war among franchises eager to secure the services of this explosive and dynamic opener.