Mumbai: Young Prithvi Shaw Friday said he learnt a lot about the mental aspect of the game from legendary Ricky Ponting and Sourav Ganguly during the recently-concluded Indian Premier League.
Shaw played for IPL franchise Delhi Capitals under two former slippers — coach Ponting and team advisor Ganguly.
“Learnt a lot playing under the legends Ricky Sir and Sourav Sir. Having played 15-20 years of international cricket, they have a lot experience all over the world. It’s not about three-four things we are being taught, it’s more about mentally (being) over there,” Shaw said at the press briefing on the sidelines of the ongoing T20 Mumbai league.
“They won’t talk about technique or anything, it would be match by match…what the plans and strategies are and not about our skills. Obviously when you are on that stage, you also know things and that’s why ypu are here. So they helped us mentally, preparing us to be strong,” he said.
“Being a youngster and playing the IPL, it is a big thing for me. I would be nervous but because of them, they would help me calm down,” the 19-year-old added.
Asked about his equation with two opening batmen of India — Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan — Shaw said, “When I am playing with Shikhar bhai, I am comfortable with him and when I am playing with Rohit bhai I am comfortable with him as well. Playing with them is a big thing for me.”
PTI