IPL 2026: Prithvi Shaw’s big statement before the start of the tournament, said- I made a mistake, I am also a human being

Prithvi Shaw Statement: After not being sold in the IPL 2025 auction, Prithvi Shaw has once again made a comeback with his old team Delhi Capitals. The last few seasons were not good for him, but now he is ready to enter the field with new thinking and confidence.

Took a break after bad form

Shaw’s performance in the seasons 2023 and 2024 was not as expected. Only 304 runs came from his bat in 16 innings. During this time he also had to be out of the team. However, Shaw took this break as an opportunity for himself and strengthened himself mentally.

Break made stronger

While sharing his experiences, Prithvi Shaw said that during this time he lived his life openly and gave time to himself. He said that after his return, he has worked three times more hard in his practice than before. According to him, this break was very important for him and it made him even stronger mentally.

learned to move forward from criticism

Shaw admitted that he had to face many ups and downs during this phase of his career. He was dropped from the team and also lost his place in domestic cricket. During this time, questions were also raised about his working style.

Prithvi Shaw sounds LOCKED IN for a comeback 🔥🇮🇳

“I’m fully focused on returning to Team India… working harder than ever.”

Owning mistakes, learning, and improving — that’s the mindset 👀✓

Talent was never the issue🖤#PrithviShaw #IPL2026 #DC pic.twitter.com/NNHrWkEStx

— ND Sport (@SportsByND) March 26, 2026

He clearly said that every human being makes mistakes and he too is not untouched by it. According to Shaw, people do not know the whole truth about him. He also told that now he has stopped paying attention to external things and is completely focusing on his game. Amidst all this, Shaw decided to leave the Mumbai team and play for Maharashtra, which gave him a chance for a fresh start. Now he is ready to prove himself again.

Tough competition in Delhi team

This time in Delhi Capitals, Shaw will have to face tough competition for a place in the top order. He will have to fight for a place with other batsmen. The team will start its campaign against Lucknow from April 1. In such a situation, Shaw will have a chance to perform well from the beginning.

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Prithvi Shaw has now left his past behind and is focusing on the future. He believes that the key to success is to learn from mistakes and move forward. In the coming season, he would like to answer everyone with his hard work and performance.