Prithvi Shaw got the reward of his consistent run in the domestic cricket and as a result selectors called him in the team for the last two test against England. He was not given a chance in the team but constant failure of Murali Vijay and inconsistency of Shikhar Dhawan at away conditions forced the MSK Prasad led selection committee to bring him back for the upcoming test series against West Indies.
The selectors dropped Murali Vijay and Shikhar Dhawan for West Indies test series that means Shaw will have all the chance to debut for India in the first test.
Before the all important day, his state man and vice captain of Indian test team- Ajinkya Rahane had some word of advice for the young batsman.
“I am happy for Shaw. I have seen him since his young days, we used to practice together, he is an attacking opener and done well for India A and got the reward,” Rahane said.
Rahane was also uncertain about team’s composition at the start of the innings. He said that he is unsure of who will accompany KL Rahul in the opening slot. Indian team has Prithvi Shaw and Karnataka man Mayank Agarwal as the other two openers.
I just want him to play as he is doing for Mumbai and India A- Rahane
“Personally we don’t know the combination what we are going to play. But there is no pressure, it is an opportunity for every individual to express ourselves. I wish him good luck and I am sure he will do well. I just want him to play as he has been doing for Mumbai and India A and I think he will be fine,” Rahane said.
Talking about the vision of the team for the Windies series
Rahane said that the team should not take the West Indies team lightly and should improve on their own standard despite any opposition.
“It was a great achievement to win Asia Cup and players, who got an opportunity there did well, but this is a new series and we can’t take them lightly. We have to focus to improve our own game,” said Rahane.
“No matter whom we play, whether it is Australia, England or West Indies, it is important to improve our own standard. Our goal will be to play some good cricket, definitely to dominate from the first match and improvement as a batsman, as a bowler and as a team, that would be the focus
