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Mumbai batter Prithvi Shaw was nearly picked up by the Lucknow Super Giants, but head coach Justin Langer had a last-minute change of heart which saw the deal fall through, sources told CricBlogger. Shaw ultimately went unsold at the auction, sparking considerable resentment among fans and insiders who believed he could have been a steal at ₹30 lakh. Instead, the franchise opted to spend ₹4 crore on Ayush Badoni — a move that has raised quite a few eyebrows in the cricketing circles.
Langer, a former Australian cricketer, shared a strong rapport with current Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir — and it’s widely believed that Gambhir was the one who recommended him for the Lucknow Super Giants role. However, things haven’t quite panned out as expected. It now appears that LSG and Langer are set to part ways, as the Australian tactician couldn’t quite align with the franchise’s overall vision and team dynamics.
Shaw is one of the most talented cricketers in the circuit, but he has come dangerously close to paying the price for his flamboyant lifestyle. He is doing everything he can to stage a strong comeback and reclaim his place in the spotlight.
