'Sahi Track Pe…' Prithvi Shaw Reveals Sachin Tendulkar's Golden Words to Revive His Career
In the harsh, sometimes cruel world of competitive cricket, where natural talent alone is never enough, Prithvi Shaw’s journey has been of exhilarating highs and heart-wrenching lows.
From being touted as the next Sachin Tendulkar to being dropped from Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy team for being overweight, the youngster’s journey has been anything but smooth. Plenty of things went wrong for the Mumbai batter as he went from being counted as the next big thing to being kicked out of his own state team.
But in a moment of quiet reflection, Shaw shared how a few kind words from legend Sachin Tendulkar might have re-ignited the spark that seemed to be dying out.
“Sachin sir knows about my journey. Arjun (Tendulkar) and I have been friends since we were 8 or 9. We grew up playing together, and Sir has seen me up close since then. We spoke just two months ago at MIG while he was training. When you drift away, you need that mentor who can reignite that spark. He still believes in me,” Shaw told News24
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For Shaw, who has been at the receiving end of criticism due to his poor fitness and lack of discipline, Tendulkar's unshakeable confidence was a lifeline. When others thought his career was over, the cricketing legend's words were not just advice – they were a reminder of who Shaw once was, and who he still could be.
“When things go awry and you drift away, you need that mentor, who can light a spark into you. He still believes in me. He said, 'Prithvi, I still believe in you, and I'll continue to do so'. Even today, he tells me 'Sahi track pe aa ja, jaise pehle tha
In those words, Shaw received more than encouragement – he was given hope. The sort of hope that comes only from a person who has witnessed your path from the very start. From dusty maidans to packed stadiums, Tendulkar has witnessed Shaw grow, falter, and now, rise again.