I have come from the streets and know how to bounce back: Prithvi Shaw

Prithvi Shaw is probably experiencing the best phase of his life. The diminutive Mumbai batsman has set the Vijay Hazare Trophy alight with his effervescent knocks with the willow. In the 7 innings that Shaw has played in the tournament, he has piled up 754 runs and has scored his runs at a gargantuan average of 188.50 and at a whopping strike rate of 134.88.

In fact, this stunning run with the bat has come on the back of some poor form that he experienced both in the 13^th edition of the IPL as well as during India’s tour to Australia. In the 13 innings that Shaw played in the 2020 IPL edition, he could score just 228 runs and scored his runs at an abysmal average of 17.54.

Also, in the first Test that he played against Australia at Adelaide in December 2020, the diminutive batsman could score just 4 runs in both the innings put together. And now, Shaw has opened up on his stunning return to form. The right-hander said that he never gives up that easily and added that he has come from the streets. He stated that he knows how to bounce back and further added that he always keeps the team’s cause above his own.

“I never give up easily. Mein Virar ka ladka hoon (I am a Virar boy). I have come from the streets. I know how to bounce back. I have always kept the team above me, be it club, Mumbai, or India,” said Shaw in a chat with Indian Express.

I wanted to get big-daddy runs says Prithvi Shaw

Shaw revealed that there is always a lot of pressure whenever a player is dropped from the side. The 21-year-old said that he always wanted to score massive centuries and handle situations in a better way when he has the willow in his hand.

“Once you are dropped from the team, there is pressure to perform and make a comeback. I am keen to get runs. I wanted to get big-daddy runs. I’m trying to handle situations better when I am batting,” added Shaw.

He further opened up on how he braved his back pain in the quarter-finals against Saurashtra and continued batting. Shaw blasted an unbeaten 185 to help Mumbai make light work of a challenging target of 285. He concluded by stating that even though the physio asked him to return back to the dressing room, he took the medicine and continued to bat.

“The other day, I had back pain during the quarter-finals, and our physio and team management asked me to return to the dressing room. I said ‘no’. They gave me medicine, and I continued batting. My focus was to remain unbeaten,” concluded Shaw.