A biography for Prithvi Shawhasn’t been written yet.
“I earlier used to stay in Virar, and I was coached by Santosh Pingulkar.”
“Cricket came about for me when my dad started throwing plastic balls to me at home. I was four or five.”
“Personally, whichever ball is lose, I will smash that ball.”
“There was a time when a lot of people, including coaches, were keen that I change my bottom-handed grip.”
“Amit Mishra has got that experience. He has played 10-12 years of international cricket. Whenever he bowls those four overs, he knows exactly what his plans are. He has bowled to almost every player, and he knows where to bowl to them.”
“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.”
“Dad played a very important role in my life. I always wanted to play cricket ,and my dream was his, too.”
“I learnt a lot about how to react to tough, pressure situations.”
“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.”
“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 don't want to think much about my injury in Australia. That phase is history.”
“I have learnt from many experienced players in the Mumbai team as well as the India A team how to be consistent. That helps a lot to ensure that I don't get into bad form.”
“I usually don't get much free time. Cricket keeps me busy, and I like it that way.”
“For India, it is all about whatever number they want me to bat and not the other way round.”
“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.”
“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.”
“I try to make runs, keep the scoreboard moving. That keeps my confidence up.”
“Ranji Trophy is a great experience for youngsters.”
“I learnt about being physically fit, captaincy, and the things that really matter when it comes to being a leader and a batsman.”
“It was my wish to play in the challenging conditions in Australia. I love the bounce there.”