IND vs NZ: Prithvi Shaw who was in the headlines for a long for not being selected in Team India even after dominating performances in domestic cricket has returned in the Indian colours smiling out loud. Prithvi was named in India’s 15-member squad for the New Zealand T20Is but he failed to make cut to the final 11 during the first T20I at the JSCA International Cricket Stadium in Ranchi.
Known for his attacking approach, Shaw was a compelling opening batter option for India in T20Is but the Hardik Pandya led side, in the first match, went ahead with Shubman Gill, who has been in sensational form in ODI cricket.
Prithvi father’s advice
Shaw has revealed his father’s advice after being picked again in the national team following years gap.
“It has been a long time that I wasn’t a part of this team but I am happy to be back and everyone, my dad, they were happy as well because the call-up came after a long time. I worked really hard for the call up so was really happy. The team was announced late at night, I think around 10.30 pm. When I got to know, I was sleeping and my phone was on silent. I got up to go to the washroom and I saw my phone and there were lots of calls and messages. My phone was getting hanged. I was like, what exactly happened. Then I saw that I got selected for the T20s. I texted some of my friends, and dad about the call-up,” said Shaw in a video posted on bcci.tv on Friday.
‘No celebration at the time of announcement’
“There was no celebration because I was playing in Assam at that time but he (dad) was pretty happy and met him after playing Ranji Trophy game in Delhi. He said that keep your focus, now that you are back in the team. Make sure if you get the chance, you score the runs and make the team win,” he added.
The 23-year-old last played for India in a T20I in July 2021.
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