Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has responded to a heartfelt note shared by Kevin Pietersen, which involved Indian batter Prithvi Shaw. Pietersen, known for his sharp cricketing insights, took to social media to encourage Shaw to focus on his potential and work towards a strong comeback after a rough patch in his career. Shaw, who once showcased immense talent, has been facing challenges recently, including being unsold in the IPL 2025 auction.

Pietersen’s post on X (formerly Twitter) highlighted the significance of resilience in sports, particularly for athletes like Shaw. "Some of the greatest sports stories are COMEBACK stories. If Prithvi Shaw has decent people around him who care about his long term success, they’d sit him down, tell him to get off social media & train his absolute backside off in getting super fit. It’ll get him back into the correct path where past success can return. Too talented to throw it all away," Pietersen wrote.

Shaw’s recent form, however, has raised concerns. In the IPL 2025 auction, Shaw, who had a base price of INR 75 lakh, went unsold, marking a significant low in his career. He previously played for Delhi Capitals and participated in eight matches during the IPL 2024, where he scored 198 runs at an average of 24.75.