New Delhi, July 7 -- The Maharashtra Cricket Association on Monday confirmed that India opener Prithvi Shaw will represent Maharashtra in domestic cricket from the 2025-26 season.

Last month, Shaw requested a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from Mumbai to switch teams, which was issued to him by the board in late June. The MCA President, Rohit Pawar, believes Shaw's inclusion will add "tremendous strength" to the "talented" squad while assuring that the board "firmly" stands behind their new star.

"We are delighted to welcome a player of Prithvi Shaw's calibre to the Maharashtra team. His inclusion adds tremendous strength to an already talented squad comprising experienced players like Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ankit Bawne, Rahul Tripathi, Mukes...