Prithvi Shaw demoted to Police Shield after fitness and discipline concerns

Prithvi Shaw has been demoted to play in the Police Shield Invitational Tournament after being left out of Mumbai's Vijay Hazare Trophy squad. His fitness and discipline have come under scrutiny following recent poor performances. Shaw will captain the Mumbai Colts in the tournament, which features two-day matches around Mumbai. Concerns about his fitness were highlighted by an official, who noted that Shaw struggled during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Additionally, Shaw went unsold in the recent IPL mega auction and was previously excluded from Mumbai's Ranji Trophy squad. Mumbai captain Shreyas Iyer emphasized the need for Shaw to improve his work ethic.