Young Indian batsman and opener, Prithvi Shaw is all set to return to competitive cricket after sustaining an ankle injury during a practice match in Australia before the Test series. The prodigy will make his comeback after he was included in Mumbai's squad for the domestic T20 tournament, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
On Saturday, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) announced the 15- member squad for the domestic T20 tournament on its website. The team will be led by Ajinkya Rahane in the tournament which will be played in Indore from February 21 to 28.
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Shaw has suffered the ankle injury while fielding in a practice match against Australia Test series and eventually, missed the entire series. Accordingly, on his return to India, the 19-year-old underwent a rehabilitation programme.
Along with Prithvi Shaw, batting regulars Shreyas Iyer, Siddhesh Lad, Suryakumar Yadav, and Aditya Tare too have been included in the squad.
The bowling attack will be led by former India pacer Dhawal Kulkarni.