IND vs NZ: Back after 18 months, Prithvi Shaw RECOUNTS on tough journey, claims 'It has been a tough journey in these 18 months'

IND vs NZ: Prithvi Shaw India Squad – India vs NewZealand LIVE – It has been a long wait for young batter Prithvi Shaw who has been recalled back to the India team after a long time. After being omitted from the National team for almost 2 years, impressive performances in the domestic circuit have forced the India Team selectors to name him in the India squad for upcoming India vs NewZealand T20 series. Making his return to the T20 squad, Shaw recalled that his journey over the last 18 months, included a lot of ‘ups and downs’ and got him working on becoming a better cricketer. Follow India vs NewZealand LIVE Updates with InsideSport.IN & IND NZ LIVE Streaming on Hotstar.

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“It has been a tough journey in these 18 months. There were people who supported me throughout my career, who stood besides me in this phase and kept supporting me even when I was not playing for India. Rahul sir (Dravid) and Paras sir (bowling coach Paras Mhambrey) have been there for me since I was 16. It feels nice to know that they are doing pretty well now,” said Shaw.

Shaw said he is not thinking too far ahead and wants to stay in the present. “I want India to win the series. I want to win matches for my country and give more than 100 per cent for the team in every area,” said Shaw.

IND vs NZ: Back after 18 months, Prithvi Shaw RECOUNTS on tough journey, claims ‘It has been a tough journey in these 18 months, I want to Win Matches for My Country’ – Watch Video

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After clinching a 3-0 win against NewZealand in the ODI series, India kickstarts their 3-match T20 campaign. India will take on New Zealand in the first T20I at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on Friday. Shaw had last represented India in an international match in a T20I against Sri Lanka on July 25, 2021. Since then, he has piled on the runs in domestic cricket.

“Wearing the Test cup was a proud moment for me and wearing it was a different feeling. I always wanted to play Tests for India. The first-call up was really special. There were ups and downs these few years. But you learn something from it. I worked hard and tried to be as cool as possible,” he added.

IND vs NZ: Back after 18 months, Prithvi Shaw RECOUNTS on tough journey, claims ‘It has been a tough journey in these 18 months, I want to Win Matches for My Country’ – Watch Video

“Getting the process and routines right. I played five Tests and was off for a while. I had some technique issues that people talked about and I felt its presence too. I earlier used to bat for 40-45 minutes in the nets. Then after this, I started to bat as much as possible, like for a couple of hours with my coach, trying to get my technique right,” said Shaw in a video posted by BCCI.

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Earlier in January, he scored 379 runs in a Ranji Trophy match against Assam, which is the second-highest individual score in the history of the tournament and the highest by a Mumbai batter. With 332 runs at a strike rate of 181.42 with a highest score of 134 against Assam, he finished second in the list of top run-getters at the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy last year.

IND vs NZ: Back after 18 months, Prithvi Shaw RECOUNTS on tough journey, claims ‘It has been a tough journey in these 18 months, I want to Win Matches for My Country’ – Watch Video

He scored 217 runs in seven innings at the Vijay Hazare Trophy last year, but averages above 50 in List A cricket. In the 2021-22 Ranji Trophy season, he agregated 355 runs in six matches at an average of 35.50, with three fifties.

“It has been long since I was a part of this team, but I am happy to be back. My dad and everyone were happy because this call-up came after a long time. I really worked hard for it,” said Shaw.