Noise blocked, social media shut out, Prithvi Shaw fights quiet ‘me vs me’ battle

At Palam on Wednesday, Maharashtra captain Prithvi Shaw showcased his leadership skills in a victory that seemed unlikely just 24 hours prior. Defending a total of 268, Services were bowled out for 120, with all ten wickets falling on the final day. Prithvi expressed his enjoyment of captaincy, stating, "I m really enjoying it. It is a lot of fun."

Recalling his journey, Prithvi noted that at 18, he captained India to the ICC Under-19 World Cup in New Zealand and became the second-youngest Indian to score a Test century. Despite his success, he now feels older than ever, recognizing that time moves fast and the Indian team moves faster still. He remains focused on his own development, saying, "The ultimate, biggest goal is still to get back into the Indian team.

There is a long queue of openers trying to move up to the national team, so you have to stay consistent to stay in contention."

A year ago, Prithvi was dropped from the Mumbai team due to fitness concerns. Since then, he has worked harder than ever, focusing on his cricket, family, and himself. He has chosen to ignore social media noise and prioritize his private time. Prithvi acknowledges his past mistakes but emphasizes that they are part of his journey, stating, "Nobody is 100% correct all the time.

It’s all part of your journey and destiny." With his maturity at an all-time high, Prithvi aims to enjoy his cricket, spend quality time with his teammates, and learn from his experiences.