Prithvi Shaw reveals loneliness, is scared of going out in public, prefers to be ‘alone’

Talented Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw faces struggles, ambitions and personal challenges in the era of social media scrutiny. In an interview with Cricbuzz, the 23-year-old batsman, known for his explosive style and impressive record, opened up about his ouster from the Indian team, his ultimate dream of winning the World Cup for India and how he is going to make it happen. Thoughts shared. The pressure of international cricket.

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being dropped from team india

Shaw highlighted the disappointment he felt when he was dropped from the Indian team. Unsure of the reason behind his exclusion, he was told that it could be fitness related. “When I was dropped (from the Indian team), I didn’t know the reason. Some were saying it could be fitness. But of course, I came here (Bengaluru) and cleared all the tests at NCA ” Then scored runs and then returned to the T20 team. But did not get a chance again in the West Indies. I am disappointed but you just have to move on. I can’t do anything, I can’t fight anybody,” Shaw said.

“As a person, I just like to stay in my zone. People say a lot of things about me. But people who know me, they know who I am. I don’t have friends, I don’t have friends. don’t like to make. this is what is happening with this generation. you can’t share your thoughts with anyone else. if you ask me personally, it’s very scary. scared to share your thoughts nowadays . Next day social media comes out. I am afraid to share my thoughts. One way or the other it all comes out on social media). I have very few friends, only a few friends, and even with them I am all Don’t share anything, just a few things,” Shaw said.

Shaw also explained why he prefers to be alone, “I open up. Earlier, when someone talked to me nicely, I would open up easily. Later, I would find that someone He’s saying the same things behind my back.” , This has happened not once, but many times. But now it doesn’t matter to me. I understood myself that this world works differently.

“I think the concept of a best friend is something we’ve created. ‘He’s my best friend’. A ‘friend’ is fine, but there’s no ‘best friend’. I have friends, I have a friend. Am.” But best friends – you won’t share everything with them. You wouldn’t give them your ATM PIN, would you? They say ‘the best friend is the one who shares everything.’ We can’t share it all, can we? Yes Shaw said, “I have two or three friends who come to my room sometimes. We play PlayStation, FIFA or just relax.”

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Shaw shared his ultimate dream – to play for India for 12-14 years and bring home the World Cup. “All the hard work is just for this. That’s one dream – I want to play for India for at least 12-14 years. I want to win the World Cup for India. I need to achieve that. I need to work hard and score runs. That’s the only way to get there. I’m trying, let’s see,” 2018 U-19 World Cup-winning captain he said.

Prithvi Shaw’s journey is testimony to the resilience and determination that a young athlete must have to excel in the world of professional cricket. Despite facing setbacks and outside pressure, Shaw remains focused on his dreams and aspirations, striving to make a mark in Indian cricket and lead the country to World Cup victory. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the talented India opener.