Top 45 Prithvi Shaw Quotes

I came back from the World Cup and then started playing for Mumbai again. My game was the same because even in New Zealand, we played the One-day format.

My parents were very supportive.

When the time comes to play Irani Cup, if I get the chance, I will make sure I will do my best.

I have learned a lot playing in domestic first-class cricket: how to score runs, how to counter situations.

I am happy to be on board of Baseline Ventures. They manage some of the top talents of the country, and I look forward to a great partnership with Baseline.

Ranji Trophy is a great experience for youngsters.

Every cricketer dreams of coming into the Indian side.

When I came to Under-19, I played a lot of cricket and got a lot of experience. Then India A as well, and Ranji Trophy – it just keeps going on.

Whenever you play international cricket, there is always a challenge.

It has been a difficult journey for me, which started where I used to live: in Virar. All credit to my dad, as he was the only one who took me everywhere. He used to take me to matches and practices, and they were all far away from my home in Virar.

I earlier used to stay in Virar, and I was coached by Santosh Pingulkar.

I am a person who likes to be in the present.

I began playing at the age of six, but at that point, I had little idea of cricket; forget the talent part. It’s around the age of 10-11, when more people around me began talking of my skills, that I felt maybe I could go on to do something.

When you open the batting, you have to read the pitch first up and try to understand the situation. But at No. 3, you know what is happening out there. It makes things a little simple when it comes to reading the game.

The biggest difference at the Ranji Trophy level is that of the pace you face. You don’t get as many quick bowlers at the Under-19 level.

Personally, I don’t think IPL is very tough.

Once you graduate from the Under-19 level, no one really gives you technical advice. It is all about making mental adjustments.

Whatever games came my way, I tried to give my best, do whatever I could to win matches for the team, be it at the Ranji Trophy level, India A, IPL: this was always on my mind.

I don’t want to think much about my injury in Australia. That phase is history.

For India, it is all about whatever number they want me to bat and not the other way round.

I try to play each ball on its merit.

I learnt about being physically fit, captaincy, and the things that really matter when it comes to being a leader and a batsman.

I don’t think it matters too much if you are batting or bowling first on this pitch. The wicket remains the same throughout the 40 overs. There is only the dew factor that probably comes in the second innings.

I am very happy and proud – I played a lot of school cricket and scored heavily there, and then the Ranji Trophy, but when we represent India, it’s a different feeling.

My dad doesn’t know that much about cricket, but he has watched so many years of cricket.

I usually don’t get much free time. Cricket keeps me busy, and I like it that way.

School cricket is where we all start. The journey of a cricketer starts from there, and it was the same for me.

When you are not scoring runs for the last two-three games, then you need to get that form back; preparation is the best thing to do.

I like Arijit Singh and often listen to his tracks.

The IPL is a different ball game. Going there and playing in England against England is a different thing.

Each player wants to perform in every match he plays. Sometimes it happens; sometimes it doesn’t. If I am not able to perform in a given match, I leave that behind.

It is all about experience. When you are 7-8 years old, you start playing school cricket and score runs; my coaches, from school level to Rahul Dravid Sir now, all those small, small things – the experiences make a difference.

My height doesn’t matter, as I want to keep playing my natural game.

It was a great feeling to score a century on Test debut. I got a lot of confidence.

It was my wish to play in the challenging conditions in Australia. I love the bounce there.

If you score a hundred in one game and then don’t do much in the next three or four matches, then that hundred doesn’t mean anything.

Personally, whichever ball is lose, I will smash that ball.

It’s a lot of fun to play for your school with friends.

When you play for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy, you face the same bowler next year. But when you play in IPL, you face bowlers of different calibre.

I like to play attacking shots, even if it is in the first over of the game. If I get out playing attacking shots, then so be it.

I made tons of runs and got an opportunity to play for Mumbai. Suddenly, people knew who I was, and the cameras were on me. Getting the recognition matters when you are playing school cricket.

Tendulkar is my idol in cricket, and one thing I try to pick up from him is how he carries himself in a humble manner.

I have to accept challenges wherever I play. Be it, India, U-19, state of T20 Leagues, I have to accept the challenges the same way I do when I play for India.

Frankly, this is what you dream about – to get picked for the Test team. That’s why you work hard and give it your best day in and day out.

It is all about the kind of experience you garner over the years, which tends to make a difference in the way you play at the top level.