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Prithvi Shaw’s tenure with the Delhi Capitals appears to be in jeopardy following a subpar performance in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Despite being a retained player, Shaw has struggled to find a place in the Playing XI, with his extended poor run raising questions about his future with the franchise ahead of the 2025 mega auction. Assistant coach Pravin Amre justified Shaw’s omission, highlighting the impressive form of Abhishek Porel, who has solidified his position as an opener and contributed significantly to the team’s success. Shaw’s struggles and Porel’s rise have led to speculation that the 23-year-old may be nearing the end of his time with the Delhi Capitals.

Delhi Capitals’ Prithvi Shaw has faced criticism for his inconsistent performances and has been dropped from the playing XI. Former Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram believes Shaw needs to focus on his cricket and avoid off-field distractions to regain his form and national team spot.

During a DC practice session, Prithvi Shaw made a hilarious reference to the Bollywood blockbuster movie ‘Lagaan.’ Describing the friendly football match between Indian and overseas players, Shaw playfully called his Indian teammates ‘Mere Lagaan ke bhaiyon,’ evoking the film’s theme of Indians defeating the British. Shaw’s humorous commentary, which can be seen in a video shared by the DC franchise, brought laughter and camaraderie to the team as they prepared for their upcoming clash against Gujarat Titans.