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Prithvi Shaw Rejoins Delhi Capitals After IPL 2025 Release
Prithvi Shaw returns to the Delhi Capitals (DC) for the upcoming IPL season, commencing March 28, after being released by the franchise following seven seasons. Shaw, age 26, was re-acquired by Delhi for Rs 75 lakh during the accelerated phase of the IPL 2026 auction.
Indian opener Prithvi Shaw is back with the Delhi Capitals (DC), joining the team at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Shaw's return follows his release from the Delhi Capitals after a seven-season tenure. After Delhi did not initially pick him, Shaw was later acquired during the accelerated phase of the IPL 2026 auction. He secured a Rs 75 lakh contract with his former franchise. The Delhi Capitals shared a video on Sunday of Shaw's return. Shaw stated in the DC video that he will never forget a place like Kotla. The upcoming IPL season starts on March 28.
Key Facts
- Prithvi Shaw will rejoin the Delhi Capitals.
- Shaw was released by the franchise after seven seasons.
- The Delhi Capitals picked Shaw in the accelerated phase of the IPL 2026 auction for Rs 75 lakh.
- Shaw returns to Arun Jaitley Stadium.
- The upcoming IPL season starts March 28.
- Delhi Capitals posted a video of Shaw's return.
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- Social News XYZ — IPL 2026: 'Some stories don't end, they come back,' says Shaw on Delhi Capitals homecoming