IND vs SL: Prithvi Shaw – Gautam Gambhir has come out in support of Prithvi Shaw after the Mumbai batter faced yet another rejection. Despite scoring tons of runs in domestic cricket and IPL at a very good strike rate of 150 plus, the youngster still fails to make the cut in India’s Test, ODI, and T20. Gambhir believes head coach Rahul Dravid and the chairman of selector need to have a word with the Mumbai batter and get him on the right track. Follow IND vs SL Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
“Someone like Prithvi Shaw, the kind of start he had to his international career and the kind of talent he has, you back a player on talent. Yes, you have to look at the upbringing as well – where he comes from and the challenges he’s had as well. It makes even more sense for the management and the selectors to keep him around the mix, and help him get on the right track,” Gambhir said on Star Sports.
IND vs SL: Gautam Gambhir comes out in support of Prithivi Shaw after yet another snub by selectors says Rahul Dravid or Chairman of selectors must have word with Shaw
IND vs SL: Why the board is ignoring Prithvi Shaw continuously?
- Due to the team management’s decision to play in-form opener, Shubman Gill, for the shortest format as well, Prithvi Shaw is finding it hard to join India’s T20I squad.
- Shaw also failed a doping test in 2018, and the board feels he is not serious about fitness and discipline.
- Shaw has also been ignored owing to team combinations as India already has three openers Ishan Kishan, Shubman Gill, and Ruturaj Gaikwad.
- The selectors also feel the youngster should lose weight in order to get into the team.
- Gambhir though feels if fitness is the issue then Shaw needs to be continuously monitored.
“I feel that if that’s the case [fitness and lifestyle issues], someone – whether it’s Rahul Dravid or the chairman of selectors – should actually have a word with him, give him clarity and keep him around the group. People who should be on the right path should be around the group so that they are monitored better. Because the moment you leave them apart, they can go all over the place.
IND vs SL: Gautam Gambhir comes out in support of Prithivi Shaw after yet another snub by selectors says Rahul Dravid or Chairman of selectors must have word with Shaw
