After some logistical delays, Prithvi Shaw is finally ready for his maiden county stint. The Mumbai opener managed to arrive in the UK well in time after apparent hassles over travel documents. His county stint will kick-start with a one-day cup game on Friday (August 4).
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Prithvi Shaw arrives in the UK, set for county debut on Friday
Prithvi Shaw will begin his County Stint for Northamptonshire in a One-Day Cup game vs Gloucestershire. © Getty
"I am delighted to say Prithvi arrived in the UK today (Sunday) and will feature in our one-day cup starting Friday, August 4. Official announcement (will come) tomorrow (Monday)," Ray Payne, the Chief Executive of Northamptonshire County Cricket Club (NCCC), told Cricbuzz.
Shaw secured the NOC from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), and subsequently was permitted to skip the ongoing Deodhar Trophy inter-zonal one-day championship in Puducherry. However, his continued absence from the NCCC fixtures led to confusion over his assignment.
At one stage, his participation was in doubt with the NCCC maintaining that they have no announcement to make over Shaw joining the club. However, with the NCCC CEO confirming his arrival, he is all set for his county assignment.
The One-Day Cup, a 50-over competition in the England and Wales Cricket Board domestic programme, starts on Tuesday, but the Northamptonshire Steelbacks are scheduled to play their first match against Gloucestershire at Cheltenham College, Cheltenham, only on Friday.
Shaw will join the likes of David Willey and Andrew Tye in the Steelbacks' side. John Sadler is the county's head coach.
Shaw (23) enjoyed a
