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Prithvi Shaw's Emotional U-Turn: From Heartbreak to Homecoming at IPL Auction

Prithvi Shaw experienced a real emotional whirlwind during the IPL 2026 auction. After going unsold twice, he posted a sad "It's Ok" message with a heartbreak emoji on Instagram. In a dramatic late turn, the Delhi Capitals revived his name and successfully bought him. Shaw promptly deleted his sad post and celebrated his return to the DC "family" with a new, happier story.

Key Points: Prithvi Shaw Rejoins Delhi Capitals After Dramatic IPL 2026 Auction

  • Shaw went unsold twice at his base price before a late Delhi Capitals bid
  • He posted and quickly deleted a heartbreak emoji on Instagram after the snubs
  • The batter shared his surprise at returning to his former franchise from 2018-2024
  • Shaw recently scored the fastest double century in Ranji Trophy history in October
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IPL 2026 Auction: Prithvi Shaw makes Insta U-turn after being revived and bought by Delhi Capitals

Prithvi Shaw's emotional rollercoaster: unsold twice, posted heartbreak on Instagram, then revived and bought by Delhi Capitals in a late auction bid.

"Back to my family. – Prithvi Shaw"

Mumbai, Dec 16

India batter Prithvi Shaw on Tuesday took a notable U-turn on social media as he posted a heartbreak emoticon on his Instagram story shortly after going unsold twice at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction, before deleting the post as the Delhi Capitals bought his services in a late bid.

After going unsold at the base price of Rs 75 lakh in the opening session, Shaw's name appeared in the accelerated auction of unsold players. However, he once again received no bids during the day. Shaw then posted a story on his Instagram account, writing "It's Ok," accompanied by a heartbreak emoji.

But things took a surprising turn for him as, towards the end of the auction, his name was revived for a third time, this time by the Delhi Capitals, who picked him up.

Shaw responded promptly, deleting his earlier post within six minutes and replacing it with another, a reshare of the franchise's post that included a photo of Shaw taking a selfie with DC captain Axar Patel, welcoming him back to the fold.

Back to my family," Prithvi Shaw titled this new post with a heart emoji, making a quick U-turn. In this latest Insta story, Prithvi Shaw, who scored the fastest double century in the Ranji Trophy in October this year, shared his surprise at returning to the franchise he played for from 2018 to 2024.

The 26-year-old Prithvi Shaw has played five Test matches and six ODIs for India since making his debut against the West Indies in October 2018. His most recent ODI was against Sri Lanka on July 23, 2021.

After making his domestic debut for Mumbai in the 2016-17 season, Shaw, the right-handed batter and right-arm off-break bowler, recently moved to Maharashtra to represent them in the domestic circuit from this season.

Shaw, who set the highest score by any batsman in any organised form of cricket since 1901, when he scored 546 in a Harris Shield elite division match, captained the Indian team that won the U19 Cricket World Cup in 2018. He also represented Northamptonshire in the English County Championship during the 2023-24 season.

- IANS

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Sarah B
The social media age is wild. His entire auction experience played out on Instagram stories for everyone to see. Must be tough dealing with that public rejection and then immediate redemption.
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Arjun K
Honestly, this is a wake-up call. He was a superstar at U19 level and had a great start. But consistency is key in Indian cricket. Hope he uses this as motivation to work harder and earn his place back, not just in IPL but for India too.
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Priyanka N
DC showing faith in their old player is good to see. They know his potential. That Ranji double century was no fluke. If he can channel that aggression properly in T20s, he'll be a match-winner.
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Michael C
From a neutral perspective, the auction process seems brutal. Going unsold twice at a base price must hurt any player's confidence. Glad it worked out for him in the end. The "revival" system is interesting.
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Karthik V
Yaar, talent toh hai usme bahut. But sometimes attitude and off-field focus matter. Maybe moving to Maharashtra for domestic cricket will give him a fresh start. This IPL is his big chance to prove everyone wrong. All the best, Prithvi!

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