Delhi Capitals’ Prithvi Shaw hospitalised due to high fever

Delhi Capitals opener Prithvi Shaw on Sunday said he has been admitted to a hospital due to fever, explaining the reason behind his absence from the Delhi Capitals set-up in the recent past in IPL 2022. Shaw shared a photo from the hospital, saying he is hopeful of coming back soon.

Prithvi Shaw had missed Delhi Capitals's previous IPL 2022 match against SunRisers Hyderabad on Thursday, May 5. Shaw was not part of the XI but captain



Rishabh Pant did not reveal why the young opener missed the match. Shaw last played against Lucknow Super Giants on May 1.

Mandeep Singh opened in place of Prithvi Shaw, partnering David Warner, who hit a match-winning 94 not out against his former franchise.

"Admitted in hospital and recovering from fever. Thank you for all your good wishes, will be back in action soon," Shaw said in an Instagram story on Sunday.