In a shocking decision ahead of their Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) season opener against Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals dropped a star batter from their roster.

The big surprise came during the toss when it was announced that the young Prithvi Shaw was excluded from the Capitals playing XI. However, skipper Rishabh Pant did not give any clarity on the subject of Shaw's dropping and hence fans have started speculating wildly. While some fans reckon he is not exactly fit and that is the reason why he is not featuring in today's game, other feel he may be carrying an injury and that is why he has missed out on the game. Here are some of the reactions.   'I don't want to think what the doctor said' - KKR Skipper Shreyas Iyer wants to put injury scars behind to make an impact in IPL 2024

Prithvi Shaw needs to have a good show in IPL 2024

Shaw scored 106 runs from eight games at an average of 13.25 and a strike rate of 124.71. In the absence of Pant instead of stepping and taking more responsibility in terms of runs scoring Shaw digresses drastically so much so that despite the lack of consistent Indian star names Delhi had to drop him midway. Prithvi Shaw is thus in dire need for 2024 to be a productive season and to remind everyone of the talent he possesses. Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, are buoyed by the return of their captain Rishabh Pant and it will be a huge momentum boost for the side even before the tournament began as they had an abysmal start to the campaign last season losing five in first five games.