In the tough and often unforgiving world of competitive cricket, natural talent isn’t always enough. Prithvi Shaw’s journey is a perfect example, full of amazing highs and painful lows.
Prithvi Shaw’s Quiet Conversation with a Legend
Once seen as the next Sachin Tendulkar, Shaw’s rise was rapid. But things took a turn. He was eventually dropped from Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy team for being overweight, a huge blow for someone once considered the future of Indian cricket. His path has been far from easy, and what started as a promising career has faced more than its fair share of setbacks, even leading to him being left out of his own state team.
But in a quiet moment of reflection, Shaw opened up about how a few encouraging words from the legendary Sachin Tendulkar may have helped reignite the spark he was starting to lose.
“Sachin sir knows about my journey. Arjun (Tendulkar) and I have been friends since we were 8 or 9. We grew up playing together, and Sir has seen me up close since then. We spoke just two months ago at MIG while he was training. When you drift away, you need that mentor who can reignite that spark. He still believes in me,” Shaw told News24.
For Shaw, who faced criticism for his fitness and discipline, Tendulkar’s faith meant everything. When many had written him off, the legend’s words reminded him of the player he was – and could be again.
“When things go awry and you drift away, you need that mentor, who can light a spark into you. He still believes in me. He said, ‘Prithvi, I still believe in you, and I’ll continue to do so’. Even today, he tells me ‘Sahi track pe aa ja, jaise pehle tha’ (Come back on the same track as earlier). You still have 13-14 years ahead of you. Everything is possible,” he revealed.
In those words, Shaw found more than encouragement – he found hope. Tendulkar, who has seen his journey from dusty maidans to big stadiums, knew exactly what he needed to hear.
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