It is true that young Prithvi Shaw has not been in shape for a long time. After scoring a total of just 98 runs in his 4 innings in New Zealand this year, Shaw has had an unforgettable year in cricket. Even in the tour games that preceded the 4-match test series between India and Australia, Shaw managed to score just 62 in 4 innings with an average of just 15.5.
However, he was chosen to play in the first test in Adelaide and as a result, Shaw was unable to make a significant contribution once again. Needless to say, many reviews have gone their way. The 21-year-old hitter therefore posted a message on Instagram and it’s clear what he meant by that.
“If sometimes people demotivate you for something you try to do, that means you can do it, but they can’t,” Shaw posted.
Snapshot of Prithvi Shaw’s Instagram story.
Many cricket experts, fans, have criticized Shaw and the flaws in his technique after he scored a 0 and a 4 in the recently concluded Pink Ball test. On both occasions, Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins threw Shaw through the door, respectively.
“The first point I am going to make is that Prithvi Shaw is not the one who has failed here, the selectors have failed. Because he shouldn’t have been chosen to begin with, knowing that he is entering this series of tests out of shape and also with the technical flaws that have been exposed after a dozen balls. So, for me, he was a trap in a way, “Moody told EspnCricinfo.
However, even Moody suggested that Shubman Gill, and not Shaw, should have been chosen by India.
“For me, Shubman Gill should have been the person who played to begin with. His technique is much tighter and he has shown that he has a wonderful temperament, ”added Moody.
Even former Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan had said it would be difficult for Shaw to reach the XI of the Second Test.
“I completely agree with you that he might be missing from this (next) Test match. I mean, the rest of the series looks like it’s going to be difficult for him. [Shaw] to make their place. It was speculated that he might not be starting the series. This kind of total catch and that drop, “Zaheer said.
