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India batter Prithvi Shaw confirmed his return to Northamptonshire CC in 2024 after signing for the second half of the season. Shaw is most likely to play in the County Championship and One-Day Cup. In the 2023 edition of the Metro Bank One Day Cup, the young batter appeared in four matches, where on an average of 143, he scored 429 runs with a strike rate of 152, before suffering a knee injury.
Confirming his comeback, Shaw said, "I'm so excited to be heading back to Northamptonshire next summer. Even though it was over quickly I really enjoyed my time there, It's a great club to be a part of and I felt so welcome by everyone immediately. I can't wait to get back over. My goal is always to help win games for the team and it was so disappointing to get injured and have to leave early this time.”
The 23-year-old added, “I had a few teams contacting me after the tournament wanting to talk about playing for them next year, but I feel like I still have more to achieve with Northamptonshire. They gave me the opportunity this year and I'm very happy to be coming back."
Talking about Shaw’s return, the Chief executive of Northamptonshire, Ray Payne said, "We saw the impact Prithvi made in his short stay this year and how well he was received by supporters. To have secured him again for next year already and for so much of the season is really pleasing. I think he was just as keen to come back as we were to have him, so it's worked out brilliantly."
Not only this, but the head coach of the team John Sadler is looking forward to having the Indian cricketer back in the dressing room. Sadler said, “Prithvi is a phenomenal talent and what he delivered for us in such a short space of time was incredible. He was utterly disappointed not to stay longer due to his injury as he wanted to play some red-ball cricket, so the chance for him to do this next year is really exciting for us all.”
