'Unreal downfall' - Twitter reacts as Delhi Capitals drop out-of-form Prithvi Shaw for clash against SRH

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 turned into a forgettable season for Delhi Capitals (DC) opener Prithvi Shaw. The 23-year-old batter did not perform well with the bat in the tournament despite the franchise having continued to give him opportunities to bat in the top order. Ahead of the match against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), the youngster was dropped from the combination as Delhi went ahead with a differenct opening combination.

Shaw has had a terrible start to the IPL 2023 season, which has become one of the reasons for Delhi Capitals' disastrous season so far. DC suffered five consecutive losses but finally managed to open their account in the ongoing IPL season by defeating the two-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their sixth encounter. The young batter played in all six matches for the David Warner-led side but could only score 47 runs, including two ducks.

In Shaw's absence, Sarfaraz Khan was recalled to the team as the wicketkeeper-batter found his way back into the side. Meanwhile, England batter Phil Salt opened the batting alongside Warner. However, DC's strategy failed as Salt walked back to the pavilion for a duck.

Meanwhile, DC captain Warner showed confidence in his teammate, and believes he will return to the starting lineup pretty soon. Shaw, according to the Australian, is a very good and driven player who will work hard to improve his flaws.

"Look, we know he is a very very good player. He is going to work his backside off to get back into the team, we know it. He is very hungry and determined. I have no doubt, he will make his way back in," the DC skipper said at the toss.

This is a special match for the Australia opener since it is his first visit to Hyderabad since leaving SRH. Despite being the opposition team’s captain, the former SRH skipper earned an enthusiastic reception after winning the toss at the Rajiv Gandhi Cricket Stadium. Notably, Warner guided Hyderabad to their only IPL title in 2016.

See how Twitter has reacted after Prithvi Shaw dropped from the batting lineup:

Johns.@CricCrazyJohns

Big news: Prithvi Shaw has been dropped. Warner says "He will come back stronger soon".

07:08 PM · Apr 24, 2023

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CricTracker@Cricketracker

Prithvi Shaw has been dropped from the Delhi Capitals playing squad. Do you think he will get another chance, this season? 📸: IPL #PrithviShaw #DelhiCapitals

07:35 PM · Apr 24, 2023

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Vikram Rajput@iVikramRajput

Delhi Capitals Playing 11 Prithvi Shaw dropped #PrithviShaw #DCvsSRH

07:21 PM · Apr 24, 2023

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Avinash Kr Atish@AtishAvinash

IPL 2023, Match 34: Delhi Capitals captain David Warner wins toss and opts to bat against Sunrisers Hyderabad Prithvi Shaw dropped #IPL2023 #SRHvsDC #PrithviShaw #DCvsSRH

07:21 PM · Apr 24, 2023

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Cric_tok x meme@cric_tok

Prithvi Shaw is ready to upload sad story on Instagram after dropping from team😂. #DCvSRH #SRHvDC #meme

08:01 PM · Apr 24, 2023

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Vineet Agarwal@vineetagwlangel

@PrithviShaw can’t even find a place in @DelhiCapitals playing 11. He is wasting his talent.

07:50 PM · Apr 24, 2023

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Sudhanshu Ranjan Singh@memegineers_

Sai Baba kuch Karo mazak ni raha ab ye #PrithviShaw

07:44 PM · Apr 24, 2023

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Vedant@vedant7282

Unreal downfall for Prithvi Shaw. Now dropped from IPL team as well. I remember the days when his batting stance was compared with Sachin.

07:42 PM · Apr 24, 2023

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SID ✨@Wake_up_sid__

Thank God for dropping prithvi Shaw tonight ..

07:32 PM · Apr 24, 2023

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$ampath kumar@sampathTW

Removing a player like Prithvi Shaw from playing X1 will impact his mental strength to a great extent .. #SRHvDC

08:00 PM · Apr 24, 2023

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