Prithvi Shaw Rejoins Delhi Capitals for IPL 2026

Prithvi Shaw, the 26-year-old Indian opener once hailed as a prodigy, has rejoined Delhi Capitals for the Indian Premier League 2026 season after going unsold in the previous auction, expressing renewed determination to force his way back into the national team through intensified training and a refreshed mindset.

Shaw, who last played for India in a T20I against Sri Lanka in July 2021, spoke to reporters on Wednesday during a practice session at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. He described the upcoming IPL as a fresh start following a turbulent period marked by form slumps, injuries, and off-field challenges. Delhi Capitals secured him for his base price of 75 lakh rupees in the accelerated round of the 2026 auction, giving the franchise a second chance with the batter who featured for them from 2018 to 2024.

Over those seven seasons with Delhi Capitals, Shaw accumulated 1,892 runs in 79 innings at a strike rate of around 148, including 14 half-centuries. He remains one of only two players in IPL history to hit six fours in an over. However, his performances dipped in recent years: he scored just 106 runs in eight matches in 2023 and 198 runs in 2024 before being dropped midway...