Among the new generation of players who have broken the international records, Prithvi Shaw‘s name is regarded as one of the most exciting prospects of the sport. The Mumbai teenager is all set to be the next big thing in Indian cricket. Shaw achieved accolades for all his achievements at a young age.
Shaw made it to the headlines in 2018 after leading India to the U19 World Cup. Moreover, upon his entry into the Indian Test team, Shaw proved his ability and hit an enormous ton to mark his arrival on the international scene. However, when questions raised about his attitude, 2019 has proven to be a forgettable year for the youngster. To make matters worse, he also issued a BCCI doping ban.
However, Shaw was unbeaten in retaliating and bouncing back to lead the national team once again. Earlier this year, Shaw made his ODI debut in Test cricket before returning as the opener. On several occasions, the Shaw has compared to Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar. It may be his strokeplay or batting attitude, and fans have many similarities between the youngster and the master blaster.
Prithvi Shaw admitted that Tendulkar had a significant impact on his batting style. He revealed that Tendulkar always told the young man to play his natural game and stay calm even on the field. Shaw praised Tendulkar as the “God of Cricket.”
‘Tendulkar is the God of cricket’: Prithvi Shaw.
“He (Tendulkar) made a significant impact on me. I first met him when I was eight years old. He always tells me to play my natural game, and according to the situation. Even on the field, he asked me to calm down,” Shaw told his IPL team, Delhi Capital, during an Instagram live chat.
“There is pressure when people compare me to him. But I take it as a challenge. I try to play like him. He is a cricket god,” he said.
Shaw recalls how Tendulkar asked him not to change his grip on him as a child. Shaw said, “I am a bottom hand player, and Sachin sir asked me not to change my grip.
