NEW DELHI: Mumbai batter Prithvi Shaw went unsold at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where he was listed at a base price of Rs 75 lakh. On the second day of the two-day affair, Shaw attracted no bidders, even in the accelerated round.
Following the snub, a video of Shaw discussing the relentless trolling he has faced went viral on social media.
In the video, Shaw addressed the criticism he endures on social media, often from users who do not follow him but still monitor his actions. “If he is not following me, then how will he troll? That means he has eyes on me,” Shaw remarked. While taking some of the trolling in stride, he admitted that certain memes and comments have hurt him.
“If people make memes on me, I see them as well. I sometimes get hurt. Sometimes I feel it was a bit wrong, he should not have said like this. Whenever I am seen in public, people started saying what is Prithvi doing, he should be practising,” Shaw said.
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Shaw also highlighted a recent trolling incident involving a video of him dancing at his birthday celebration. Critics questioned his commitment to cricket, accusing him of neglecting practice. “It was my 25th birthday. I was enjoying one day in a year with family and friends,” he said, adding, “I was wondering what wrong have I done.”
Reflecting on his situation, Shaw called for fairness in perception, saying, “If something is not wrong, it should be shown in that light.” His candid remarks shed light on the pressure public figures face, balancing personal moments with professional expectations.
Prithvi Shaw, base price Rs 75 lakh, failed to attract a bid at IPL 2025 mega auction