Justin Langer blocked Prithvi Shaw’s entry into LSG for IPL 2025 at the last minute- Report

Fresh reports have stated that Prithvi Shaw, the troubled Mumbai batter, was robbed of his chance to play in IPL 2025. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) were interested in buying Shaw in the IPL 2025 mega auction, but LSG head coach Justin Langer changed his mind at the last minute.

It was thought that Langer's close relationship with Gautam Gambhir, the current head coach of India, had an impact on his affiliation with LSG. Gambhir is thought to have been involved in luring the Australian on board.

Nevertheless, this season hasn't gone as planned for LSG. According to current reports, Langer and the team are on the verge of a breakup since the coach is allegedly having trouble fitting in with the internal culture and strategic orientation of the organization.

Prithvi Shaw was about to be bought by LSG, but Justin Langer blocked the move

At the 2025 auction, Mumbai batsman Prithvi Shaw was on the verge of securing a new IPL home, but the move was reportedly thwarted by Justin Langer, the head coach of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

Shaw was on LSG's radar and was almost selected for a base fee of ₹30 lakh, according to a report by CricBlogger, when Langer decided to back out of the deal at the last second.

To the dismay of supporters and several cricket analysts who thought the 24-year-old could have provided outstanding value for money, this last-minute change left Shaw unsold.

In an unexpected turn of events, LSG instead spent ₹4 crore to keep Ayush Badoni.

Prithvi Shaw is a player with a lot of potential, but off-field problems and discipline issues have hampered his career path. The gifted right-hander is committed to overcoming these obstacles and regaining his spot in the elite division of cricket.

Shaw's predicament serves as a reminder of how swiftly things can change in the IPL and how important choices made during the auction may influence a team's future as the league develops.

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