Delhi Capitals opener Prithvi Shaw finally breaks silence on BCCI

Team India having flown to Perth in order to prepare for the T20 World Cup 2022, Shikhar Dhawan-led second-string Indian team is playing against South Africa in the three-match ODI series. In recent development Delhi Capitals opener Prithvi Shaw finally breaks silence on BCCI.

Prithvi Shaw has been scoring runs at a consistent rate for Mumbai domestically, while he also gave a good account of himself for India ‘A’ during the recent series against New Zealand ‘A’. With the likes of Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Avesh Khan and Rajat Patidar among others included in the squad.

Delhi Capitals opener Prithvi Shaw wasn’t selected for the T20 World Cup 2022 and south Africa ODI series, and the former India U-19 World Cup winning captain has expressed his disappointment to BCCI after missing out on the opportunity.  Despite being snubbed, Shaw remains upbeat that he is willing to put in the hard yards to earn his place in the Indian team.

“I was disappointed. I am scoring runs, doing a lot of hard work, but not getting a chance,” said Prithvi Shaw in an interview with Mid-Day.  He continued, “But, it’s alright. When they [national selectors] feel I am ready, they will play me. Whatever opportunities I get, whether it is for India ‘A’ or other teams, I will make sure I do my best and keep my fitness levels up to the mark.”

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“I did not work on different things in my batting, but did a lot of fitness work. I worked on weight-loss and reduced by seven to eight kgs after the last IPL. I spent a lot of time in the gym, did a lot of running, didn’t consume any sweets and cold drinks. Chinese food is totally out of my menu now,” Prithvi Shaw remarked.