India vs Windies 2018: I Will be Watching from Home - Prithvi Shaw's Father

The wait is over for Prithvi Shaw, and he is already up and going at Rajkot against the Windies. The flamboyant batsman has made the giant strides in the Indian cricket to make his Test debut for India. Meanwhile, Prithvi Shaw’s father has followed the superstition to watch his son’s debut game from home.

However, the Mumbaikar had received his maiden call-up for Tests against England. However, he didn’t get the chance to represent India in the starting XI, as the team management relied their trust on regular openers, KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan.

I am not going to Rajkot – Prithvi Shaw’s father

Meanwhile, it is a proud moment for Prithvi Shaw’s father, as his 18-year-old son is bringing laurels to the country. Speaking of the Prithvi Shaw debut, the proud father quoted he would love to watch his son’s game from home.

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Pankaj Shaw quoted he was not there with Prithvi when he made his debut in the Ranji Trophy, where he scored the century on his debut. The father wants to follow the same.

“I am not going to Rajkot. I prefer being at home. I wasn’t around too when Prithvi made his Mumbai Ranji Trophy debut last year against Tamil Nadu at the same venue,” ” Pankaj told mid-day over the phone from Mumbai yesterday.

“I am sure he will do well. I have nothing to tell him now. He knows his game well. He has to continue playing his natural game and not think too much,” he added to his lines.

However, Prithvi Shaw’s friends are eager to watch Prithvi play his debut game. They will be staying at the venue when Shaw knocks his runs for the country.

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Earlier on Thursday, the flamboyant batsman received the cap from Virat Kohli to make his debut at Rajkot. He becomes the fourth youngest Indian batsman to play for India as well. Shaw also became the second player to make his debut with fewer first-class games.