Out-of-favour India batter and former Mumbai opener Prithvi Shaw, who has moved to Maharashtra ahead of the upcoming Ranji Trophy season, is on the right track, reckons the state outfit’s chief selector Akshay Darekar.

Shaw, 25, who has represented India in five Tests, six ODIs and one T20I so far, was dropped by his then home team Mumbai last season because of fitness and disciplinary issues. Shaw played his last Ranji game for Mumbai against his current team Maharashtra, scoring one and an unbeaten 39 at the MCA-BKC ground last October.  

On the right track

“Prithvi is on the right track. There was never an issue with his batting. He’s focused, keen and is keen to make a statement with his bat. He is completely committed to his fitness too and has been doing his training drills religiously,” Darekar told mid-day on Tuesday.