Australian legend gave a special message to Prithvi Shaw!
prithvi shaw, the rising star of indian cricket, is currently going through a difficult time. Australian great Greg Chappell has given a special message to Shaw, who is struggling with form and fitness. He has advised Shaw to become mentally and physically strong. The 24-year-old Shaw was dropped from Mumbai's Ranji Trophy team due to fitness and discipline, after which he has been given a special training plan to improve his fitness.
Shaw's bat is not working
This year prithvi shaw played a few matches for Northamptonshire in England, but could score only one half-century in 11 innings. His performance in IPL 2024 was also average, due to which questions are being raised on his career. He has also been dropped from the retention list of delhi Capitals for IPL 2025. After which Shaw has kept his base price at Rs 75 lakh for the IPL 2025 mega auction. At such a time, this message of Greg Chappell can prove to be a ray of new hope for him.
Chapell's message has many inspirational things for Shaw
Greg Chappell said in a letter to prithvi shaw, "I know this is a difficult time for you. Every great player has to struggle in his journey and this struggle enhances his personality. Even a great player like Don Bradman himself had to be out of the team, but he worked hard to make a comeback. What makes him great is how he data-faced the challenges." Greg Chappell encouraged prithvi shaw to move on from his past and make a new beginning. He said, "You have many years to reach a point in your career. Forget what happened and focus on the future and look to make yourself the player you want to be." Chappell suggested Shaw to 'focus on the process and the fundamentals of your game rather than the result'.
Greg Chappell also explained how this mindset changed his game and practice. He told prithvi shaw, "When you dedicate yourself completely to improving your game, the results will show themselves. Surround yourself with the right people, take care of your fitness and stay mentally strong. The doors of the indian team are open for you, but for this you will need a new mindset and determination."