Prithvi Shaw has been one of the most unlucky cricketers in the Indian domestic circuit

Prithvi Shaw has been one of the most unlucky cricketers in the Indian domestic circuit despite scoring runs consistently across all three formats. His remarkable marathon innings of 379 in the Ranji Trophy finally forced the selectors to take notice. And later he was selected for the T20 squad for the New Zealand series.

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Never been able to score consecutive runs in the T20I team

Although there was no problem with his T20 form. He continued to destroy the bowlers of the new ball in IPL and domestic cricket. But could never score consecutive runs in the T20I team. After a prolonged absence, Shaw was finally named in India’s squad for the three-match T20I series against New Zealand, marking a triumphant return to the international stage.

It hasn’t been an easy 18 months for Shaw

It hasn’t been an easy 18 months for Shaw. Considering the absence from Test matches since the Adelaide defeat against Australia in 2020, it has been more than two years. Their routines and procedures were similar. While he admitted that he had to address problems with his technique and started spending more and more time in the nets.

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Shaw said, “I try to stay as calm as possible

Speaking on video shared by BCCI.tv, Shaw said, “I try to stay as calm as possible and just try to work on myself and get the process and routine right. I think That it’s the little things that make you perfect, no.” True indeed but people say if your process is right then 2-3 matches may not go according to your plans but eventually you will score runs and get success.”

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A few hours with my coach in Mumbai, getting my technique right,” Shaw said.

“I played five Test matches and was out for a while. I had some technical issues because everyone was talking and I felt the same way so I went back again. Earlier I didn’t bat that much, I Used to bat for 40 runs – 45 minutes and that’s it, I used to get out of the nets. After that I started batting in the nets, like a few hours with my coach in Mumbai, perfecting my technique,” Shaw said

Record-breaking 379 runs in Ranji Trophy match

The right-handed batsman from Mumbai recently scored a record-breaking 379 runs in a Ranji Trophy match. He revealed that he had a tough time being away from the Indian team. But Rahul was lucky to get support from people like Dravid and the like. Paras Mhambrey.

“It has been a tough journey in these 18 months. There were people who supported me throughout my career. Who stood by me in this phase and continued to support me even when I was not playing for India. Rahul Sir (Dravid) and Paras sir (bowling coach Paras Mhambrey) have been with me since the age of 16. It is good to know that they are doing very well now,” Shaw said.

Indian team management opted to go with Shubman Gill as Ishan Kishan’s opening partner

Shaw did not get an immediate opportunity, as the Indian team management opted to go with Shubman Gill as Ishan Kishan’s opening partner. However, after breaking into the team, it did not take long for him to get selected for the playing XI.