Mumbai youngster Prithviraj Shah has been left out of India’s squad for the two T20 series between South Africa and Ireland.
The absence of Prithviraj Shah from either team has raised questions as most of the players who played well in the IPL are featured in these two teams.
Prithviraj Shah scored 283 runs in IPL 2022. He played only 10 games due to ill health. But his strike rate was 152.97. Played aggressively in the Powerplay overs. Thus, many commented that Prithviraj Shah should be selected as the opening batsman of the Indian team.
In this case, Prithviraj Shah’s name is not in the two recently announced Indian teams. As a result, many fans and journalists have raised questions on social media. The selectors have demanded that he clarify whether he has not scored more runs or is not fit enough.
Prithviraj Shah, 22, has played 5 Tests, 6 ODIs and 1 T20I for India. Has taken 2 half centuries, one hundred in Tests.
Despite scoring 283 runs @ 152.97 Strike Rate in the 2022 IPL even for the T20 series against Ireland Prithvi Shaw is overlooked. I am baffled. Is this the way to tackle a rare talent and he is just 21. If there are shortcomings he should be told.
— Makarand Waingankar (@wmakarand) June 16, 2022
Still no Prithvi Shaw even for the Ireland tour, a hard call.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 15, 2022