Prithvi Shaw has made some big statements in his latest candid interaction with Cricbuzz and Wisden before departing to the United Kingdom for his county stint with Northamptonshire. In his short career, the former U-19 World Cup winning captain has already seen lots of ups and downs.
Earlier this year, BCCI recalled him to the T20I squad for the series against New Zealand. However, he was dropped from the team for the upcoming West Indies tour. In a very candid chat, Shaw spoke about his personal life and how he deals with the low points. Here are the top five statements by him.
1. BCCI did not tell Prithvi Shaw why he was dropped
Shaw made his Test debut against West Indies in 2018. He was a part of the Test squad until the England tour in 2021. After that, he was dropped. He has neither played ODI nor T20I after 2021 as well. When asked about how he felt after being dropped, Shaw said:
“When I was dropped [from the Indian team], I didn’t get to know the reason. Someone was saying it could be fitness.”
2. Prithvi Shaw says he does not like to make friends
Shaw then spoke about the problems of making friends in the current generation. He said that he is afraid to share his thoughts because it is all over social media soon. Shaw mentioned that he only has a couple of friends but he doesn’t share anything with them.
“I don’t have friends, I don’t like to make friends. This is what’s happening with this generation. You can’t share your thoughts with anyone else.”
3. Shaw says he has stopped stepping out altogether
Further, Shaw said that if he fails, he focuses on the next inning. Until then, he goes in his room, takes shower and plays video games. The star Indian cricketer has stopped going out because people harass him.
“What do I do going out? Jaha bhi jaau, kuch na kuch hota hai (laughs). Jaana hi band kar diya hoon (Wherever I go, trouble follows. I’ve stopped stepping out altogether).”
4. Shaw talks about atmosphere in Team India
Shaw further said that everyone talks and plays pranks with each other in the Indian team, but hardly, anyone opens up with each other in the dressing room.
“Everyone talks to each other. But opening up… hardly. At least, I’ve never opened up to anyone,” said Shaw.
5. Shaw has stopped showing emotions to anyone
Lastly, Prithvi Shaw concluded by saying that he has learned how to keep his emotions within and not share with anyone. He said that once he steps out of his room, only thing on his face is a smile.
“Whatever it be – anger, crying – I do it in my room. Once I open the door, I am smiling again,” Shaw concluded.
