Key facts
- Profession
- Cricketer
- Language
- HINDI
About Prithvi Shaw
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Table of Contents
1
Who is Prithvi Shaw?
2
Wiki/Overview
3
Appearance
4
Family, Affairs And More
5
Career
6
Education
7
Achievements
8
Money Factor
9
Trivia and Facts
Who is Prithvi Shaw?
Indian cricketer Prithvi Pankaj Shaw was born on November 9, 1999, and has represented his country in every format. He currently plays for Mumbai in domestic cricket, having previously played for Northamptonshire and the Delhi Capitals.He is a right-handed Indian cricketer who is known for his aggressive batting style. He became the youngest Indian to make a century on his debut when he made his Test debut at the age of 18.
Wiki/Overview
| Full Name | Prithvi Pankaj Shaw |
| Nick Name | Prithvi Missile |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Date Of Birth | 9 November 1999 |
| Place 0f Birth | Thane |
| Age (as of 2025) | 25 Years |
| Father | Pankaj Shaw |
| Mother | N/A |
| Spouse | N/A |
| Education | Graduate |
| Organization | Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) |
| Known For | "Wonder Boy" In Indian Cricket |
| Residence | Juhu, Mumbai |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Height | 5’ 6” |
| Weight | 76 Kg |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Appearance
Right-handed batsman and right-arm offbreak bowler Prithvi Shaw represents India and is known for his explosive batting and aggressive approach.He is a young cricketer with height 5ft6in and weight 76 kg.
Family, Affairs And More
| Father | Pankaj Shaw |
| Mother | N/A |
| Siblings | N/A |
| Spouse/Affairs | Nidhi Tapadia |
| Children | N/A |
Career
Prithvi Shaw, a right-handed batsman, has played five Test matches and scored 339 runs at an average of 42. After an impressive debut, where he became the youngest Indian to score a century in a Test match, his opportunities have since decreased due to disciplinary issues and inconsistent performances.
Education
| School | Rizvi Springfield High School |
| College | Rizvi College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Mumbai |
Achievements
Promising Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw is known for his aggressive batting style. He has had several notable achievements, including leading the Indian U-19 team to victory in the Under-19 World Cup and scoring centuries on his debut in both the Ranji and Duleep Trophies. At the age of 18, he made his Test debut, becoming the youngest Indian to score a century on debut.
Money Factor
Net Worth: INR 35 Crores
Salary: ₹1.2 Crore
Trivia and Facts
- His mother's death when he was four years old left a huge hole in his life, which he filled by turning his attention to cricket.
- As he closed his successful clothing business, where he used to buy the clothing from wholesalers and sell it in Surat and Baroda, his father made many sacrifices for his career. In addition, his family relied on his father's funds for about three years.
- When Prithvi began receiving scholarships and Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Potnis gave him a house in Vakola, which was near Prithvi's training facility in Bandra, their financial difficulties began to subside.
- His daily routine was difficult enough; he and his father would ride 70 kilometers between Virar and Mumbai.
- At the age of 14, he made headlines when he scored a record 546 from 330 balls in a Haris Shield elite division match in Mumbai.