It was in 2018 that Prithvi Shaw led India to win the title at the U-19 ICC World Cup in New Zealand. The trophy was just another proof why Shaw was touted as the next best in Indian cricket.
His teammates included one Shubman Gill, who played a vital role in the title-winning campaign, as evidenced by his player of the tournament award.
Fast forward to 2023. Gill, in red-hot form, has taken off three centuries in his last four IPL innings to rise to the top of the Orange Cap run and looks certain to end the season as top runner after have done it. he scored 851 runs in 16 innings.
On the other hand, Shaw had a forgettable season, battling for 106 runs in eight innings. He was even dropped mid-season before returning for the final two matches, one of which resulted in a quick half-century.
Their career has taken different directions, for now, since the two combined to bring home the junior world cup five years ago. Gill is being compared to legendary hitters, while Shaw continues to draw criticism for his inconsistency and lack of discipline.
Former India pacer Karsan Ghavri says Gill has always worked hard on his batting and the results are evident.
“Discipline and a good temper are required. You need to constantly work on yourself. You are required to occupy the crease, and if you do, you will surely get more runs,” Ghavri said. the indian express.
Ghavri says the two are in different categories and claimed that Shaw thinks he is a star.
“You were on the same team that won the U-19 World Cup in 2018, right? Where is Prithvi Shaw and Shubman Gill today? They are in two different categories,” Ghavri said.
“Shaw thinks he’s a star and nobody can touch him. But he needs to understand that internationally, regardless of whether you play T20, 50 over or the Test Match or even the Ranji Trophy, it only takes one delivery to get you out,” he added.
Ghavri, who played 39 Tests and 19 ODIs between 1975 and 1981, adds that Shaw may yet revive his career.
“They are of the same age. Nothing has been lost yet. Gill has worked on its flaws, while Shaw hasn’t. He still can. He needs to work hard; otherwise there is no point in having so much potential,” she said.
