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Prithvi Shaw Rejoins Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 After Auction Wait
After being released by the Delhi Capitals after seven seasons, Prithvi Shaw returns to the team. Shaw secured a Rs 75 lakh contract with Delhi in the accelerated phase of the IPL 2026 auction.
Prithvi Shaw's long association with Delhi ended after the franchise released him following seven seasons, prior to the IPL 2025 auction. The 26-year-old went unsold in the auction, with Delhi initially opting not to reacquire the Maharashtra batter. Shaw's name was absent from the main rounds of the IPL 2026 Auction, delaying his opportunity. Ultimately, Shaw's situation improved during the accelerated phase. He was among 11 players selected in the final round. Delhi Capitals posted a video of Shaw's return on Sunday, with the caption, 'Our Boy is back home.
Key Facts
- Prithvi Shaw played for Delhi for seven seasons.
- Delhi did not initially pick Shaw in the IPL 2026 auction.
- Shaw was one of 11 players picked in the accelerated phase's final round.
- Shaw obtained a contract for Rs 75 lakh.
- Delhi Capitals released a video of Shaw's return.
- Shaw was acquired for Rs. 2 crore by Delhi after the 2018 U-19 World Cup.
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Research Sources
- newKerala.com — Prithvi Shaw Returns to Delhi Capitals for IPL 2026