Career Setbacks, Social Media Trolls: Cricketer Breaks Silence

Prithvi Shaw Opens Up About India Comeback and Past Mistakes

Prithvi Shaw has opened up about dealing with social media backlash, mistakes from his past and his dream of returning to the Indian cricket team.

The Maharashtra captain admitted that he might have made mistakes along the way but said he is now focused on his cricket, family and personal growth.

Prithvi Shaw, who once led India to the Under-19 World Cup title and scored a century on his Test debut, has not played for the national team since July 2021.

At 26, he has only five Test appearances to his name, but the opener has not given up on his India comeback.

He also acknowledged the competition among openers and said consistency would be important if he wanted to return to the national setup. Despite, he made it clear that his focus was no longer on proving himself to others.

Prithvi Shaw has also made changes to his routine as he looks to get his career back on track.

After leaving Mumbai and joining Maharashtra, he scored 537 runs at an average of 48.81 in his first season for the team, including a double century and three fifties. He said he is working harder than ever and has stepped away from social media to focus on cricket, family and himself.

The opener also spoke about the attention he receives outside the ground. Shaw said he prefers spending time with his family and values his privacy.

Reflecting on his past, Shaw admitted that he might have made mistakes but said he no longer wants to keep looking back.

For now, his aim remains clear keep performing consistently and give himself another chance to play for India.