NEW DELHI: Astrologer Greenstone Lobo has predicted a challenging period ahead for Prithvi Shaw, the young Indian cricketer who has been struggling to find consistency in his career.
In his special series, ‘StarPlay: Cricket & Astrology’ for TOI Sports, Lobo shared a detailed picture of Shaw’s astrological analysis and what it could mean for the out-of-form cricketer.

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According to Lobo, Shaw’s planetary alignment indicates hurdles that could test his resolve both on and off the field. Despite his immense talent, the astrologer suggests that Shaw must navigate these turbulent phases with patience, determination, and discipline to rediscover his form.

Lobo further explained, “Shaw was born in the GREY LIZARD patch which was between 1997 to 1999 and he has a decent horoscope with planet Pluto in the GREY LIZARD avatar. Planet X is in exaltation and Planet Y is strongly placed. It’s a good chart. He’s a Scorpio so the passion and the intensity is definitely intact,” Lobo explained.
“He within his limited capacity on the planet has done very well for himself. In a very short time, you know sometimes what it takes for some people to earn a lifetime’s income, he has earned within a very short period of time,” Lobo added.
On the pertinent question of whether he is going to see some kind of a resurrection in his career? Lobo stated, “It doesn’t look like he is going to make a huge comeback, if at all he has any kind of chance to make a comeback, I would say that the possibilities are there in 2026 when Planet Y will become stronger, so in 2026, if he does something interestingly well in the domestic cricket, then probably he may get some sort of a comeback in domestic circuit, but if you’re going to talk about the international cricket, I would say that probably the chances are very very low because he will definitely be completely replaced. There is really really no place for him.”
Shaw is set to be sidelined for Mumbai’s upcoming Ranji Trophy matches, further extending his absence from competitive cricket. The 25-year-old last played in December during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) but was left out of the Vijay Hazare Trophy squad.
Once touted as India’s next big star, Shaw’s career has faced setbacks due to fitness concerns and discipline issues. He last represented India in 2021 and has played five Tests, six ODIs, and one T20I. Despite his undeniable talent, Shaw’s struggles to maintain consistency and address off-field issues have hindered his progress at the international level.