Twitter heaps praises on Prithvi Shaw for his Test debut against Windies

Back in August, Thane-born cricketer, Prithvi Shaw got his maiden call-up to the Indian Test team for the final two matches against England at The Ageas Bowl and Kennington Oval respectively. He was drafted in owing to his stupendous performances for India ‘A’ across all the formats. India’s struggle with the willow at the top of the batting order also attributed to his inclusion.

However, he didn’t get an opportunity to show his prowess. Instead of getting disappointed, he went back to the domestic circuit and impressed for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. The 18-year-old played three matches in the 50-overs event and notched 287 runs at an incredible average of 95.57. His highest score of 129 runs from 81 balls came against Railways.

Prithvi to make his debut

The performances caught the selectors’ eyes and he was drafted in for India’s upcoming two-match series against the Windies. He came in place of left-handed batsman Shikhar Dhawan, who had a torrid time in red-ball cricket on English soil. To multiply his joy, it has now been learned that the teenage batting sensation is all set to make his debut in the first Test in Rajkot.

He is most likely to open with Karnataka cricketer KL Rahul. The current year has turned out to be equivalent to a fairytale for Shaw. He captained India U19 to glory in the World Cup in New Zealand earlier this year. He was thereafter blessed with a lucrative contract for the Delhi Daredevils in the prestigious Indian Premier League (IPL) where he played well as well.

The performances earned him a place in India ‘A’s squad for the tour of England after which he wielded his magic in the series against South Africa ‘A’. Following his selection, Twitterati heaped praises on the pugnacious potential prior to his maiden foray into international cricket.

Here is how Twitter reacted

Kane Williamson on Prithvi Shaw when I’d gone to cover the BP XI vs New Zealand match just exactly a year ago: “I can’t believe he’s only 17. He has a promising career ahead.“

Now Shaw is all set to make his national debut. How things can turn around in a year. #INDvWI

— Nicolai Nayak (@NicolaiNayak) October 3, 2018

Finally Dream Come True For Prithvi Shaw . Congratulations Brother 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
#INDvWI #TeamIndia @PrithviShaw

— Kangkan Sarma (@imKangkanSarma) October 3, 2018

Congratulations @PrithviShaw for the Test debut. I hope you will hit a century on debut as u did in Ranji and Duleep trophy debut for Mumbai and Rest of India. #prithvishaw #INDvsWI pic.twitter.com/u24zBGGPwT

— Hit wicket (@sukhiaatma69) October 3, 2018

Prithvi Shaw, for years tipped to be the future of Indian batting, makes his Test debut against the West Indies today. May God be with you always young Shaw.

— puneet 🏏 (@puneet44567) October 3, 2018

Things to do in teenage:
Break Sachin's record.
Win world cup.
Test debut for No.1 Team.

All the best @PrithviShaw !
More to come!#INDvWI

— Carthy KN (@knkarthikn) October 3, 2018

Prithvi Shaw's mini timeline #INDvWI

14 yrs – Scores 546 for school
17 – Makes FC debut
17 – Century in Ranji & Duleep Trophy
18 – Leads India U19 to WC title
18 – Has 5 FC 100s, plays IPL
18 years, 329 days – Set to play his maiden Test

— Moulin (@Moulinparikh) October 3, 2018

2008: Virat Kohli captains India U-19 to World Cup title, makes his IPL and India debut.

2018: Prithvi Shaw captains India U-19 to World Cup title, makes his IPL and India debut.

How many teenagers played for India in this decade?

— Sidhanta Patnaik (@sidhpat) October 3, 2018

way to go champ!!👍👍👍👍

— Tahoora Elahi (@TahooraElahi) October 3, 2018

Congrats @PrithviShaw bhai
Gd luck for your tomorrow's game
Wish you play a excellent knock.

— SOHEL (@Sohel_SR27) October 3, 2018

Nice to see him as new opener of our team India..

— Arshad H Khan (@arsh123khan) October 3, 2018

Good luck bro @PrithviShaw

— puneet 🏏 (@puneet44567) October 3, 2018

Surprise !! Surprise !!

Prithvi Shaw To Make Test Debut Against WI Tomorrow.

Much Awaited !!#INDvWI #TeamIndia #PrithviShaw pic.twitter.com/Rz4PmKy99a

— CricketStories (@stories_cricket) October 3, 2018

Let the Prithvi Show begin #INDvsWI
Congratulations @PrithviShaw you deserve it!!

— Abhay Bhow (@abhaybhow) October 3, 2018

it will be fun to see #Prithvishaw in 1st test #INDvWI 😁

— SAHIL 🇮🇳 (@mahi_da_fan7) October 3, 2018

Congratulations @PrithviShaw for debuting in whites for Indian team.
Hope to see your brilliance for another 12-15 years.
All the best young man.
Bold move @BCCI and @imVkohli for giving young genius an opportunity ahead of @SDhawan25@windiescricket #IndVsWI #TestCricket

— Kazim Sabri (@KazimSabri) October 3, 2018

I'm excited to see the "Shaw Show" Tomorrow !!! @PrithviShaw #INDvWI

— dude (@dude19971311) October 3, 2018

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