100 on debut! Prithvi Shaw announces Maharashtra arrival: 'Glad to start this way'

NEW DELHI: Prithvi Shaw announced his arrival for Maharashtra in emphatic style, scoring a century on debut against Chhattisgarh in the Buchi Babu Tournament 2025 in Chennai on Tuesday. The right-hander, who recently switched from Mumbai after a turbulent phase in his career, showcased glimpses of the prodigy once hailed as Indian cricket’s next big thing.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Shaw’s knock of 111 off 141 deliveries, decorated with 15 fours and a six, steadied Maharashtra after a top-order collapse. He first added 71 runs with Sachin Dhas, before the side slipped dramatically, losing four wickets for just 15 runs. With captain Ankeet Bawane and Ruturaj Gaikwad dismissed in quick succession, Shaw anchored the innings and later built a vital 57-run stand with Siddharth Mhatre.Reflecting on his return to form, Shaw said: "It’s obviously hot in Chennai, but it feels really great because I’ve always scored some runs here. Chennai is quite special for me. This is my first game for Maharashtra, scoring 100 – it feels really special. I hope this continues till the Ranji Trophy and whatever matches come for Maharashtra."He further added: "It’s a really great tournament before the Ranji season. All the state teams come together and you get very good practice. For me, it’s a new experience and I’m glad to start this way."The 25-year-old’s journey has been one of setbacks and second chances. Once India’s U-19 World Cup-winning captain, Shaw slipped from the national radar due to fitness and form issues, even going unsold at the IPL 2025 auction. Now, with a century on debut for Maharashtra, he has reignited hopes of a career reset — beginning at the domestic stage where it all began.