244 Runs In 153 Balls: Out-of-Favour Prithvi Shaw Makes A Statement In English County One-day Game | Cricket News

When Prithvi Shaw emerged within the Indian cricket scene, he was anticipated to be the subsequent massive factor. After nice success on the U-19 degree, Shaw had a stupendous begin to his senior profession too as he scored a ton towards West Indies in 2018. He began getting possibilities within the Indian staff and performed 5 Tests, six ODIs and one T20I for the senior staff. But accidents and off-form ruined his possibilities as he regularly misplaced his place within the senior facet. He additionally received concerned in off-field controversies as his cricket profession for India seemed like slipping away. Shaw now performs home cricket and with a hope to revive his profession has joined English County Northamptonshire for this season.

After some mediocre present, on Wednesday Shaw made an announcement as he scored 200 off 129 balls towards Somerset. He lastly ended on 244 off 153 balls as Northamptonshire scored 415/8 in 50 overs.

PRITHVI SHAW HAS 200! #MBODC23 pic.twitter.com/GeVYVD3o6z

— Metro Bank One Day Cup (@onedaycup) August 9, 2023

In an interview with Cricbuzz, Shaw was requested which participant he opens as much as within the staff concerning the troublesome factors in his profession. The Delhi Capitals star revealed that he has by no means opened as much as anybody. “Everyone talks to each other. But opening up… hardly. At least, I’ve never opened up to anyone. Yes, all the mazaak-masti (fun and games) happens. But personal space used to be personal,” he mentioned.

When requested concerning the individual he reaches out to share his ideas, Shaw picked his father and his coach as his go-to individuals.

“I keep talking to my dad. If it’s about cricket, I reach out to my coach, Prashant Shetty. I am telling you, nowadays, I have stopped sharing my thoughts with people. I keep it all within,” he revealed.

When requested if he has stopped opening as much as individuals as a result of individuals have intruded his life, the 23-year-old mentioned that he used to speak in confidence to individuals simply, however not anymore. “I say things frankly. Earlier, when someone would speak to me nicely, I would open up easily. Later, I would get to know someone is saying the same things behind my back. Not once, this has happened several times. But it doesn’t matter to me now. I understood on my own that this world works differently.