A Mumbai session court on Tuesday imposed a fine of Rs 100 on Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw for an alleged molestation case filed by social media influencer Sapna Gill. The court imposed the penalty on the cricketer as he failed to file his reply in the matter.

During the last hearing, when again, Shaw remained absent, the court warned him and asked him to submit his response by the given date. Like before, he chose not to submit the reply. So, the judge finally decided to take a step against Prithvi. 'Still, one more chance is granted for a cost of Rs 100,' was the observation of the judge before adjourning the hearing to December 16.

Advocate Ali Kaashif Khan, lawyer of Sapna Gill, made a huge allegation against the cricketer as well. He claimed that remaining silent became a deliberate attempt from the opposition side. "This has been his regular way of handling the case despite being summoned many times," the lawyer told the court. 

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Gill filed complaint against Shaw alleging molestation 

A controversial situation in a pub in Andheri, Mumbai, on February 15, 2023, ignited the tension between Gill and Shaw. After that, on February 17, 2023, police detained Gill and a group related to a heated moment in the pub. Later, Gill was released on bail. 

Mumbai, Maharashtra: Court imposes ₹100 fine on cricketer Prithvi Shaw for delaying response in molestation case

Advocate Ali Kaashif Khan says, "The case has been going on for the past two years, and many people are already aware of it. To put it briefly, this was a case where… pic.twitter.com/jygMyBC6JV

— IANS (@ians_india) September 10, 2025

Though primary investigations suggested Gill and the group were guilty, Sapna came with a different story. According to her version, Gill and his friend Ashish Surendra Yadav invited her and Shobit Thakur for drinks at their VIP table. She further claimed that when Thakur asked for a selfie, Shaw and his friend assaulted him. Gill further claimed that, when she tried to cool down the situation, Shaw physically and sexually assaulted her. With these claims, Sapna Gill filed a complaint against Prithvi Shaw, alleging molestation.

Prithvi Shaw made a strong start after moving to Maharashtra in the domestic circuit, scoring a century on his debut for his new state team in a one-man show during their Buchi Babu Trophy match against Chhattisgarh. Maharashtra could only score 217 in response to Chhattisgarh’s 242, with Shaw contributing 111 of those runs—an early performance of significance.

He recently obtained a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to leave his former state, Mumbai, after being dropped from the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy squad. It was a tough period for him, as he also went unsold during the IPL 2025 mega auction.

Shaw last played in the league in 2024, scoring 198 runs in eight games for Delhi Capitals (DC) at an average of 24.75 and a strike rate of 163.63. He made his IPL debut in 2018 with DC and spent seven seasons with them before being released and going unsold. So far, he has played 79 IPL matches, scoring 1,892 runs at an average of 23.94 with a strike rate of over 147. In T20s overall, he has scored 2,902 runs in 117 games at a strike rate of 151.54, including one century and 20 fifties.

As he returns to form, an IPL comeback could be possible if he continues scoring consistently. Here are three teams that should look to rope in Prithvi Shaw for IPL 2026.

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3. Delhi Capitals (DC)

Prithvi Shaw’s former and only IPL team so far, Delhi Capitals (DC), could look to bring the opener back. DC failed to make the playoffs despite playing well for most of the season. They used four different players as openers: Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abhishek Porel, and KL Rahul. Fraser-McGurk struggled at the top, scoring only 55 runs in six matches. Du Plessis made 202 runs in nine innings but was not consistent. KL Rahul (539 runs) and Porel (301 runs) were the successful openers. Overall, their top order averaged only 19.23 runs throughout the season. Delhi could look to add firepower at the top and bring back Prithvi Shaw for IPL 2026.

2. Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) had a disappointing IPL 2025. They finished last in the league stage, winning only four out of 14 matches. CSK struggled with batting throughout the season and improved only towards the end. Their opening combinations failed to give solid starts. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad missed several games, which hurt the team. Players like Rahul Tripathi, Rachin Ravindra, and Devon Conway could not perform well at the top. CSK then tried young players such as Shaik Rasheed and Ayush Mhatre as openers. The former champions need someone who can attack the bowlers and bat aggressively in the powerplay, which was their weak point last season. Prithvi Shaw could fit the bill as an opener, while Gaikwad could move to number three for more stability.

1. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

Three-time IPL winners and 2024 champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) could not defend their title in 2025. They faced problems with their top order and opening combinations and need a solid opener for the next season. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane had a decent season, scoring 390 runs at an average of 35.45 and a strike rate of 147.72 with three fifties. However, the other openers struggled. Quinton de Kock made 152 runs in eight innings at an average of 21.71 and a strike rate of 129.91, while Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored only 74 runs in five games. KKR needs a young and explosive Indian opener, as their top order could not give solid starts consistently last season. This could be a great opportunity for Prithvi Shaw to join the team.

Shaw Shows Signs of a Comeback

Shaw’s struggles with discipline and fitness in recent years have been widely discussed, as one of India’s most promising talents faded from the spotlight. However, this innings shows that the 25-year-old can still build a career to be proud of. “I don’t mind starting from scratch again because I’ve seen many ups and downs in my life. I’m a very confident guy—confident in myself and my work ethics. I hope this season goes really well for me as well as for my team,” said Shaw after the close of day’s play.

The Indian opening batter, Prithvi Shaw, who has been out of the national side for more than four years, is eyeing a new journey. The Mumbai batter left his long-time domestic team and joined Maharashtra before the upcoming domestic season. And this Buchi Babu Trophy 2025 has given him the perfect platform to get connected with the side.

The Indian opener smashed a fine knock of 111 runs in just 141 balls with the help of 15 fours and a six on the second day of the first round. It was an incredible knock, given that the other ten Maharashtra batters got just 92 runs on a surface that was misbehaving a lot.

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“It’s hot in Chennai, but it feels great because I have always scored some runs over here whenever I am here. I think Chennai is quite special for me. The first experience of playing in Chennai was during the IPL 2019, I think. We played at obviously Chepauk, and (it was a) really good experience.” Prithvi Shaw expressed in an interaction with the Chennai Super Kings.

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Shaw has overall smashed 4556 runs in 102 innings of FC cricket at an average of 46.02 and a strike rate of 82.86 with the help of 13 centuries and 18 fifties. The 25-year-old has shown his excitement about featuring for Maharashtra in the new season of domestic cricket.

First 💯 for Maharashtra in Chennai✅
Shaw makes it special 💛#WhistlePodu #BuchiBabu pic.twitter.com/o5zGZA2MlU

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) August 21, 2025

“I think it’s a great tournament. Before the Ranji season, it happens, and I am playing for the first time. I had just played my first game, and it’s a good experience because all the state teams come together before playing the Ranji Trophy, and you get a very good practice before the season starts.” The Thane-born expressed.

“It’s good for all the players who have participated in it. This is my first game for Maharashtra. It feels really special scoring a 100. I hope this thing continues till the Ranji Trophy and whatever the upcoming matches come for Maharashtra.” Prithvi Shaw concluded.

On the second day of the Buchi Babu Trophy 2025 in the first round in Chennai, Prithvi Shaw celebrated a fine century while the Chennai Super Kings’ captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad, failed for just one run. Kolkata Knight Riders and India’s T20I batter, Ramandeep Singh, also smashed a fine, fiery century knock. Such excellent knocks continued on the third day as teams earned their respective wins.

Bengal lost their way in the chase as Nishant Sindhu earned a fine five-wicket haul while the Mumbai captain, Ayush Mhatre, dismissed Shahrukh Khan. Jammu and Kashmir, who will be boosted with the presence of Umran Malik from the second round, earned a nine-wicket win.

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Tushar Raheja smashed a well-compiled century as Baroda’s Nitya Pandya and Mohit Mongia notched up half-centuries. Their spinner, Pradip Yadav, also got a five-wicket haul.

Buchi Babu Trophy 2025 Round 1: All Scores from Day 3

Sarfaraz Khan, who got a century in the first innings, failed in the second for 36 runs. M Siddharth took five wickets. Sarfaraz batted at number seven in the line-up and smashed 36 runs in 35 balls. Prithvi Shaw, another first-innings centurion, departed early.

Vicky Ostwal got a five-wicket haul while Hyderabad got their lead after their number 10 batter, Aniketh Reddy, smashed 33 runs in 54 balls.

Buchi Babu Trophy 2025 Round 1: All Scores from Day 3

JHARKHAND 176 (45.1 ov) & 212 (39.0 ov)

MP 317-6 (90.0 ov) & 74-2 (18.3 ov)

MP won by nine wickets

TNCA PRESIDENT'S XI 274 (67.4 ov) & 246-5 (45.0 ov)

HIMACHAL PRADESH 214 (60.3 ov) & 110 (26.1 ov)

TNCA PRESIDENT'S XI won by 196 runs

JAMMU AND KASHMIR 393-5 (90.0 ov) & 69-1 (19.0 ov)

RAILWAYS 221-8 (90.0 ov) & 238-9 (45.0 ov)

JAMMU AND KASHMIR won by nine wickets

CHHATTISGARH 252 (89.3 ov) & 149 (43.3 ov)

MAHARASHTRA 217 (73.0 ov) & 149 (43.5 ov)

CHHATTISGARH won by 35 runs

HARYANA 415-9 (90.0 ov) & 230 (44.2 ov)

BENGAL 381 (88.4 ov) & 164 (38.1 ov)

HARYANA won by 100 runs

MUMBAI 412-5 (90.0 ov) & 178 (44.1 ov)

TNCA XI 325-5 (90.0 ov) & 268-8 (44.1 ov)

TNCA XI won by two wickets

BARODA 381-6 (90.0 ov) & 256 (44.4 ov)

ODISHA 352 (89.5 ov) & 172 (36.4 ov)

BARODA won by 113 runs

PUNJAB 348-5 (90.0 ov) & 298-8 dec (39.5 ov)

HYDERABAD 355-7 (90.0 ov) & 294-6 (41.0 ov)

HYDERABAD won by four wickets

After an excellent day on the opening day of the first round of the Buchi Babu Trophy 2025 in Chennai, all eyes were on some other Indian players with the bat and ball in hand. A few of them stood out with cracking performances, while a few continued to struggle in finding their rhythm and flow in the all-around department.

Musheer Khan, who made 30 runs in the first innings, did his bit with the ball against TNCA XI with four wickets. Odisha’s captain, Swastik Samal, while opening the batting, celebrated a fine century in Odisha’s response of 300 runs. The right-arm pacer for TNCA President’s XI, CV Achyuth, picked up a five-wicket haul.

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Railways’ Vanshaj Shamra has now picked up two fifers in his last three first-class encounters. Anustup Majumdar, the Bengal captain, who turned 41 this year, is leading the way against Haryana with a century. Tushar Raheja, the Tamil Nadu batter, also topped the charts with a century against Mumbai.

Buchi Babu Trophy 2025 Round 1: All Scores from Day 2

For Maharashtra, Ruturaj Gaikwad returned to the dressing room for just one run with the bat. However, their new inclusion into the team, Prithivi Shaw, smashed a fine century as he shifted his base from Mumbai to Maharashtra. The right-handed batter displayed excellent batting skills to put up a huge score on the board.

The Kolkata Knight Riders and India’s T20I batter, Ramandeep Singh, also recorded his century in just 95 balls and ended with 111 off 101 balls with the help of eight sixes. It was an incredible return for several players, who will now look to continue the same flow for the start of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season.

Buchi Babu Trophy 2025 Round 1: All Scores from Day 2

TNCA President's XI 274 & 131-1 v Himachal Pradesh 214

Mumbai 412-5 v TNCA XI 325-5

Chhattisgarh 252 & 43-2 v Maharashtra 217

J&K 393-5 v Railways 221-8

Baroda 381-6 v Odisha 352

Haryana 415-9 v Bengal 381

Jharkhand 176 & 107-3 v MP 317-6

Punjab 348-5 v Hyderabad 262-6

The Indian opening batter, Prithvi Shaw, who has lacked form in recent times, shifted to Maharashtra from Mumbai. He has made a fine start to his stint with Maharashtra as he clubbed a fine 122-ball century in the first innings on the second day of the Buchi Babu Trophy 2025 against Chhattisgarh in the opening round in Chennai.

The 25-year-old featured in his first tournament for the side during this Buchi Babu Trophy 2025. The right-handed batter looked to develop his career skills at the top level after a struggling season last year in which he was dropped from the domestic season due to issues regarding his fitness and discipline. Shaw has overall smashed 4556 runs in 102 innings at a FC average of 46.02 with 13 centuries.

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“At this stage of my career, I believe joining the Maharashtra team will help me grow further as a cricketer. I am deeply grateful to the Mumbai Cricket Association for the opportunities and support I have received over the years.” Shaw wrote in a statement as he looked to get a no-objection certificate from Mumbai in June.

Prithvi Shaw celebrates century for Maharashtra during Buchi Babu Trophy 2025

Shaw got to the landmark with the help of 14 boundaries and one century. However, Maharashtra kept struggling for 145/5 against Chhattisgarh. Widely regarded as the next top batter of the Indian side, Shaw failed to earn a contract during the last season of the IPL mega auction. That was a huge shock to the entire country, as his international career had already gone through five Tests, six ODIs, and a T20I.

For India, the 25-year-old has so far clubbed 339 runs in nine innings at an average of 42.37 and a strike rate of 86.04 with one century and two fifties at the best score of 134. In six ODIs, he has thumped 189 runs at 31.50 with the best score of 49. His last international game came in July 2021 against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

This century will build confidence among the batter as he looks forward to starting on a high during the upcoming Ranji Trophy 2025-26. Having changed his team, it would be a new chapter for Prithvi, and he hopes to enjoy success in this assignment.  

The prestigious Buchi Babu Invitational cricket tournament 2025 began today with Maharashtra facing Chhattisgarh in one of the opening fixtures. The match saw Ruturaj Gaikwad and Prithvi Shaw playing together for the first time since Shaw’s switch to Maharashtra, and both made solid contributions on day one. Gaikwad later showcased his part-time bowling skills, while Shaw impressed in the field with three sharp catches. Their presence added significant strength to Maharashtra’s lineup, setting the tone for an engaging start to the competition.

Maharashtra’s bowlers enjoyed a productive outing, with Hitesh Walunj and Vicky Ostwal leading the attack. Both claimed three wickets each to dismantle Chhattisgarh’s batting order. Despite these breakthroughs, Maharashtra struggled to dismiss the final pair, as Shashank Tiwari and Sourabh Majumdar stood firm at the crease. Their gritty partnership frustrated the opposition for nearly four overs, resisting the relentless efforts of the Maharashtra bowlers and delaying the inevitable end to the innings.

Finally, Maharashtra captain Ankeet Bawne introduced Ruturaj Gaikwad into the bowling attack for the final over of the day. Although Gaikwad conceded a six early in the over, he responded immediately with a clever caught-and-bowled dismissal of Majumdar. That crucial wicket not only broke the stubborn partnership but also wrapped up Chhattisgarh’s innings at 252 runs in 89.3 overs. Gaikwad’s timely strike gave Maharashtra momentum heading into the next day, ensuring they ended on a positive note after a long day in the field.

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Watch the video here:

Ruturaj came to bowl last (90th) over of the day, got hit for Six and then took the last (10th) wicket by caught and bowled ! 😂🔥 pic.twitter.com/QvGOw5CZQh

— Max Unwell (@thalaterritory) August 18, 2025

Maharashtra dismissed Chattisgarh for 252

The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) will conduct the All India Buchi Babu Invitational Cricket Tournament 2025 from August 18 to September 9. The event was first held in the season of 1909/10 and is named for Mothavarapu Venkata Mahipathi Naidu who was recognised as the father of cricket in Tamil Nadu. After a 12 year break, the tournament returned last year.

This year will see 14 teams competing along with two teams that are selected by the TNCA, called President's XI and TNCA XI. The matches will be played at different venues in Chennai, and the champions will receive ₹3 lakh prize money while the runners up will receive ₹2 lakh.

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Buchi Babu Invitational Cricket Tournament 2025 Format

• The competition will see 16 teams divided into four groups of four. Each side will face the other three teams in their group once.
• League-stage matches will span three days. In the first innings, each team will have 90 overs, while the second innings will be restricted to 45 overs per side.
• Knockout fixtures will be four-day contests, with each innings consisting of 90 overs. The winner of each group will progress to the semifinals.

Buchi Babu Invitational Cricket Tournament 2025: Live Streaming Details

All matches of the All India Buchi Babu Invitational Cricket Tournament 2025 will be streamed live on the official TNCA YouTube channel.

Buchi Babu Invitational Cricket Tournament 2025 Groups

Group A: TNCA President’s XI, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra
Group B: Railways, Jammu & Kashmir, Baroda, Odisha
Group C: TNCA XI, Mumbai, Haryana, Bengal
Group D: Hyderabad, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand

Buchi Babu Invitational Cricket Tournament 2025 Schedule

Round 1 (August 18 to 20)

• TNCA President’s XI vs HPCA – Gojan College A Ground

• TNCA XI vs Mumbai – Gojan College B Ground

• Chhattisgarh vs Maharashtra – Gurunanak College

• Jammu & Kashmir vs Indian Railways – MRF-Pachiyappa’s

• Odisha vs Baroda – CPT IP

• Haryana vs Bengal – AM Jain College

• MPCA vs Jharkhand – SRM College

• Hyderabad vs Punjab – Murugappa Ground

Round 2 (August 22 to 24)

• TNCA XI vs Haryana – Gojan College A Ground

• TNCA President’s XI vs Maharashtra – Gojan College B Ground

• Hyderabad vs Jharkhand – Gurunanak College

• Punjab vs MPCA – MRF-Pachiyappa’s

• Chhattisgarh vs HPCA – SSN College

• Jammu & Kashmir vs Baroda – Murugappa Ground

• Mumbai vs Bengal – IIT Madras

• Indian Railways vs Odisha – SRM College

Round 3 (August 26 to 28)

• TNCA President’s XI vs Chhattisgarh – Gojan College A Ground

• TNCA XI vs Bengal – Gojan College B Ground

• Mumbai vs Haryana – MRF-Pachiyappa’s

• Indian Railways vs Baroda – Gurunanak College

• Hyderabad vs MPCA – AM Jain College

• Punjab vs Jharkhand – CPT IP

• Jammu & Kashmir vs Odisha – SSN College

• Maharashtra vs HPCA – Murugappa Ground

Semifinals (August 31 to September 3)

• Winner Group A vs Winner Group B

• Winner Group C vs Winner Group D

Final (September 6 to 9)

• Venues for the knockout stages will be announced later.

Buchi Babu Invitational Cricket Tournament 2025 Squads

Maharashtra: Ankit Bawane (c), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Prithvi Shaw, Siddhesh Veer, Sachin Dhas, Arshin Kulkarni, Harshal Kate, Siddharth Mhatre, Saurabh Nawale (wk), Mandar Bhandari (wk), Ramakrishna Ghosh, Mukesh Choudhary, Pradeep Dadhe, Vicky Ostwal, Hitesh Walunj, Prashant Solanki, Rajvardhan Hangargekar

Mumbai: Ayush Mhatre (c), Musheer Khan, Divyansh Saxena, Sarfaraz Khan, Suved Parker (vc), Pragnesh Kanpillewar, Harsh Aghav, Sairaj Patil, Aakash Parkar, Aakash Anand (wk), Hardik Tamore (wk), Shreyas Gurav, Yash Dicholkar, Himanshu Singh, Roystan Dias, Sylvester D’souza, Irfan Umair

TNCA President’s XI: Pradosh Ranjan Paul (c), C. Andre Siddarth (vc), B. Indrajith, Vijay Shankar, R. Vimal Khumar, S. Radhakrishnan, S. Lokeshwar, G. Ajitesh, J. Hemchudeshan, R.S. Ambrish, C.V. Achyuth, H. Trilok Nag, P. Saravana Kumar, P. Vidyuth, K. Abhinav

TNCA XI: M. Shahrukh Khan (c), Boopathi Vaishna Kumar (vc), B. Sachin, M. Siddharth, Tushar Raheja, Kiran Karthikeyan, S. Mohamed Ali, S. Rithik Easwaran, S.R. Athish, S. Lakshay Jain, D.T. Chandrasekar, P. Vignesh, R. Sonu Yadav, D. Deepesh, J. Prem Kumar, A. Esakkimuthu, T.D. Lokesh Raj

Jammu & Kashmir: Qamran Iqbal, Vivrant Sharma, Paras Dogra, Yawer Hassan, Abdul Samad, Musaif Ajaz, Kawalpreet Singh, Shivansh Sharma, Abid Mushtaq, Dikshant Kundal, Umran Malik, Umar Nazir, Rohit Sharma, Vanshaj Sharma, Sunil Kumar, Sahil Lotra

Bengal: Sudip Gharami, Anustup Majumdar, Abishek Porel, Sumanta Gupta, Aditya Purohit, Saurabh Singh, Chinmoy Singh, Vishal Bhati, Aishik Patel, Karanlal, Vikash Singh (Jr), Aamir Gani, Rahul Prasad, Mukesh Kumar, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Ishan Porel, Yudhajit Guha, Nuruddin Mondal, Kanishk Seth, Sumit Mohanta, Subham Sarkar

The 25-year-old Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw is set to make his debut for Maharashtra, as the former Mumbai cricketer has been selected in his new team for the upcoming All India Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament in Chennai. 

The All India Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament will run between August 18 and September 9, 2025. Maharashtra and Mumbai have announced their squads for this tournament. After leaving the Mumbai team, it will be the first cricket event for Prithvi Shaw for Maharashtra.

Due to significant disciplinary issues along with poor fitness, Mumbai cricketer Shaw was dropped from the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 season. Later, the 2018 U19 World Cup-winning captain requested a no-objection certificate from Mumbai to join Maharashtra. Last July, Shaw officially moved to his new domestic cricket team.

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Prithiv Shaw last served for India in 2021

After making his international cricket debut in October 2018, Shaw has played five Tests, six ODIs, and one T20I. His last international match was in July 2021, when India toured Sri Lanka. In recent years, he has been mostly in controversy for his lack of discipline and fitness issues. He also went unsold in the IPL 2025 auction. 

While Ankit Bawane will lead Maharashtra in the upcoming All India Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament, Ruturaj Gaikwad is also in the squad. However, Gaikwad and Saurabh Nawale are likely to leave the Maharashtra squad after the first game of the tournament, as they will serve for the West Zone in the Duleep Trophy 2025-26. 

Sarfaraz Khan and Musheer Khan are in Mumbai squad

The young Vaibhav Suryanvanshi is off to a dream start in his cricketing career. The youngster, hailing from the Indian province of Bihar, has achieved what barely a few can even dare to imagine in their wildest dreams. Ever since his record-breaking stint with the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the recently concluded IPL 2025, Suryanvanshi has been on a roll. 

The 14-year-old justified his hefty price tag of INR 1.1 crore in the mega auction and gave very little scope for any disappointment to his franchise. Soon enough, Suryanvanshi registered his name in the record books by becoming the youngest centurion in the history of IPL and also the fastest Indian batter to reach this prestigious milestone. It took him just 35 balls to reach his century in what turned out to be an unreal carnage from the young buy, leaving the Gujarat Titans (GT) helpless. 

The youngster continued to sparkle for his national side at the U-19 level, registering solid scores of 48, 45, 86, 143, and 33 in the Youth ODI series against England. He followed it up with another fine performance in the Youth Test at Beckenham, where he hogged the limelight for becoming the youngest Indian player to pick up a Test wicket in Youth cricket. 

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Word of caution for the young Suryanvanshi 

Although Suryavanshi has grown in leaps and bounds in his professional cricketing career, his fans on social media urge him not to throw it away. India's now out-of-favor opener Prithvi Shaw had a promising start to his international career. The two young batters shared a prosperous beginning, but Prithwi faltered badly later down the road and couldn't keep up with the evolving challenges of the game due to fitness and disciplinary problems. 

While drawing parallels with Prithvi, fans took to the internet to remind him how the former Indian opener's downfall and cautioned him not to get carried away. 

Time se pehle limelight...dusra prithvi na bann jaaye bs

— Vishal Mishra विशाल 🇮🇳🚩 (@vforvishall) July 15, 2025

This to much fan following and paparazzi at this young age can lead to bad performance in future. We have already seen an example of Prithwi shaw.

— 🆁🅴🅰🅻 🆃🅰🅻🅺🆂 (@Real_Talks_Ind) July 15, 2025

Suryavanshi is set to feature in the second Youth Test match, which is slated to begin on July 20 at the Chelmsford County Ground. The series is currently level at 0-0, but India U-19 would fancy their chancing of creating history in the red-ball series on the back of some sizzling batting exploits from Suryavanshi.