Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw, currently playing for Northamptonshire in the ongoing County Championship Division Two 2024, is making headlines off the field. Shaw has been spotted spending time in London with his rumored girlfriend, actress Nidhhi Tapadiaa.
On Monday, September 23, Nidhhi took to Instagram to share a story from The Shard, a popular landmark in London. The post featured Prithvi Shaw and one of her close friends, with the caption: “W bae and bestie.” This fueled further speculation about their relationship, which has been the subject of rumors for some time.
Shaw’s Struggles in County Cricket
While Shaw is making waves with his personal life, his performance on the cricket field has been less impressive. The Indian opener has struggled for form in County Championship Division Two, scoring only 164 runs in nine innings at a disappointing average of 18.22. He did not feature in Northamptonshire’s recent match against Leicestershire.
However, Shaw found success in the One-Day Cup 2024, where he was the highest run-scorer for Northamptonshire. He accumulated 343 runs from eight innings at an average of 42.87, showing glimpses of his attacking batting style that made him a rising star in Indian cricket.
Birthday Celebrations with Nidhhi
Earlier this month, Shaw celebrated Nidhhi’s birthday in the United Kingdom. On September 12, Shaw posted a heartfelt birthday message on Instagram, calling her a “constant support” and expressing his gratitude. The post read: “Happy birthday JUI. Thank you for being constant support. Blessed to have you.”
Despite the affectionate posts, neither Shaw nor Nidhhi has publicly confirmed their relationship, leaving fans and media to speculate about their status.
Northamptonshire’s Position in County Championship
Northamptonshire currently sits fourth on the County Championship Division Two points table, with 152 points after 13 matches. Their next fixture is against Yorkshire, starting on September 26 at Headingley, Leeds.
Shaw’s International Career
Prithvi Shaw made his Test debut for India in 2018, impressing with a century (134 runs) against the West Indies. However, a series of underwhelming performances led to him losing his spot in the Indian Test squad. Shaw has since been focusing on domestic and county cricket to regain form and push for a return to the national team.
As Shaw enjoys some downtime with Nidhhi Tapadiaa in London, fans will be hoping the talented opener can bounce back and rediscover his form on the field.
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