Prithvi Shaw Gets Support From Fans on Social Media After Doping Ban, Netizens Urge the Indian Cricketer to Come Back Stronger

Indian Cricketer Prithvi Shaw was handed an eight-month ban by BCCI for doping violence on Tuesday. The youngster was banned for consuming a prohibited substance commonly found in cough syrups and this ban will end on November 15, 2019. The Mumbai-based cricketer came up with a post on social media over the matter saying that he will come back stronger. Cricket fans and enthusiasts were quick to respond on his post and they supported the Delhi Capitals opener urging him to come back stronger. Prithvi Shaw Banned by BCCI For Doping Violation; Teenage Indian Cricketer Will Be Out of Action For Eight Months. 

While some were shocked to know about the BCCI’s decision, others called Shaw’s response as a matured one. Many people gave him well wishes for the future and asked him to work hard for the future. Have a look at some of the tweets.

 Come back stronger!

Best of Luck!

Fans support Shaw

Hard Luck Shaw

Shaw has Support!

Roar back!

Shaw had unintentionally consumed a prohibited substance, commonly found in cough syrups, during Syed Ali Mushtaq Ali Trophy in February 2019. He and some other players were tested for anti-doping testing program by BCCI during a Syed Ali Mushtaq Ali Trophy match on February 22, 2019, in Indore. BCCI informed about the decision of Prithvi Shaw’s ban through an official notification. Akshay Dullarwar of Vidarbha Ranji Team and Divya Gajraj of Rajasthan Ranji Team were the other players suspended for violating BCCI's anti-doping policy.

Shaw’s suspension period is in effect from March 16 to November 15, 2019. As a result, he will not be part of Bangladesh tour of India and South Africa’s tour of India. The right-handed opening batsman last represented India in a Test match in October 2018. He was injured ahead of India’s tour of Australia last year. He played for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2019. Shaw is not part of India's tour of West Indies 2019.

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