“Shikhar Dhawan because I have opened with him the most”: Prithvi Shaw picks his favorite opening partner
India's young batting sensation Prithvi Shaw has picked fellow Delhi Capitals opener Shikhar Dhawan as his favourite opening partner.
Shaw, once called a teenage prodigy, announced his arrival in the domestic arena with a century on his Ranji Trophy as well as Duleep Trophy debut. He later hit the headlines again by becoming the youngest Indian Test centurion on debut in 2018.
During a live session for the Delhi Capitals, Prithvi Shaw talked about his camaraderie with India's prolific opener Shikhar Dhawan. The two form a lethal left-right opening combination that can send a wave of terror through any opposition bowling attack.
When asked about his preferred partner at the top of the order, Shaw replied:
“Shikhar Dhawan because I have opened with him most.”
Recently Shaw also gave a message of concern to the fans, asking them to stay safe and at home in the lockdown period. He also hailed the extraordinary efforts of the health officials who have been saving lives during the coronavirus pandemic.
Prithvi Shaw's emphatic start to IPL 2019
After a good start to his IPL career in 2018, where Shaw scored 245 runs in nine matches, he grabbed everyone's attention with his pyrotechnics in the initial stages of the 2019 season. He ended up scoring 353 runs in 16 matches as Delhi made the playoffs.
The performance wasn't much different from his IPL heroics in 2018, but the way he went about his business last year was telling.
Shaw's blistering innings of 99 runs against KKR reminded everyone of the talent he is possessed with. He hammered the KKR bowling line-up, which included several world-class and experienced bowlers.
However, Shaw's purple patch came to an end in the most unexpected of circumstances. In July 2019, Shaw was hit by an eight-month suspension for a doping violation, which took the cricketing world by surprise.
Shaw returned stronger after the suspension, and scored a brilliant double ton for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy. That was followed by sublime performances on India's 'A' tours, which got him back into the reckoning for the India senior team.
Although there have been reports of Shaw being reported for indiscipline by his Mumbai team manager, they haven't deterred him from delivering on the big stage.
