Finally, out-of-favour India opener Prithvi Shaw is back, and how. After being away from the game for almost six months, the youngster has created a sudden impact with his blistering 159-run innings against Bengal. And such has been the impact, that many are already looking at his India comeback.
On being asked about the possibility of a comeback, Prithvi made it clear, it wasn’t on his mind at the moment. “I’m not thinking too far off and want to stay in the present. There is no expectation, I’m happy that I’m back playing cricket. I have just come back after injury and just want to give my best.
“My aim is to win the Ranji Trophy for Mumbai and I’m trying to achieve that by contributing as much as I can going ahead,” Prithvi Shaw said in an interview with The Indian Express.
He was quick to mention that his comeback from injury wasn’t as smooth as it appeared, and he wasn’t fully at ease initially. “I wanted to do well but somewhere I wondered whether I would be able to bat in my style or not. Kaise kheloonga (how will I play), when I would make a comeback and whether it will be on a good note or not.
“These were the thoughts which were going around. But after I stayed for a few hours, things became normal. I wasn’t nervous but the feeling was a bit ajeeb (strange) when I resumed my batting. However, I did a match simulation and was motivating myself that everything will be fine. My body language was fine,” he added.
