Felt I was worthless: Prithvi Shaw on the ‘complete tension’ he faced after failing in Australia
The 21-year-old, who has been in superb form in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, opens up on the tough period he had to overcome during and after the Australia tour. Updated Mar 12, 2021 · 10:51 am AFP
Mumbai batsman Prithvi Shaw, who has been in superb form in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, told
The Indian Express that he felt “worthless” after being dropped from the Indian team after failing in the first Test in Australia.
Shaw was dismissed for scores of 0 and 4 in the opening Test of the recent Test series in Australia and was replaced at the top of the order. The 21-year-old, however, has bounced back in style by topping the run-scorers list in the Vijay Hazare Trophy with one game still to be played.
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Ajinkya Rahane explains why he refused to cut Kangaroo cake: You give respect to opposition even if
Ajinkya Rahane explains why he refused to cut Kangaroo cake: You give respect to opposition even if you win
Ajinkya Rahane was greeted with flowers, garlands and a kangaroo cake by the residents of his apartment building when he returned to Mumbai from Australia.
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Indian players got a rousing reception when they returned home from Ausrtalia (AP Photo)
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Ajinkya Rahane had refused to cut a Kangaroo cake after returning home to Mumbai
Rahane led India to a remarkable 2-1 Test series win in Australia in Virat Kohli s absence
Who deserves the credit?
It’s a tricky thing, credit. In the aftermath of a win one as momentous as India’s Border Gavaskar Trophy triumph in 2020-’21 there is plenty to go around.
There is nothing wrong with it, either. It’s only human nature. Success, after all, has many owners while failure tends to be a lonely place. Ajinkya Rahane led remarkably well, taking over from a near-impossible scenario and turning into an epic tour that is unlikely to be forgotten as long as Test cricket exists. Ravi Shastri deserves the plaudits that have come his way, His support staff Bharat Arun, Vikram Rathour too. Do not forget the physios, masseurs, slingers and so on. There are the individual coaches of the players, all of who stood up heroically at various points during a bruising series. The list will go on.
Ajinkya Rahane to Kuldeep Yadav post Gabba win in Australia: Your time will come, keep working hard
Ajinkya Rahane highlighted the contributions of Kuldeep Yadav and Karthik Tyagi throughout the Australian tour and lauded the duo.
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Your time will come: Ajinkya Rahane to Kuldeep Yadav. (Twitter Photo)
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You didn t play a game here but your time will come: Rahane to Kuldeep
Rahane praised Kuldeep and Kartik Tyagi for their efforts on Australia tour
India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane lauded Kuldeep Yadav for maintaining his composure despite not getting any chances in the playing XI against Australia, saying Kuldeep’s time will come, indicating the left-arm wrist spinner might get a game against England.
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