Prithvi Shaw has seen plenty of ups and downs in his short career, I'm really happy for him: Ravichandran Ashwin

Young Indian opener, Prithvi Shaw has caught the attention of many during his debut County stint with Northamptonshire. The 23-year-old has seized the spotlight in England’s One-Day Cup tournament, leaving a great impact with back-to-back centuries.

Shaw's splendid knock of 244 off 153 balls against Somerset at the County Ground stands as the sixth-highest One-Day score, affirming his mettle. Remarkably, Shaw's performance has etched his name alongside India skipper Rohit Sharma, securing a place on an exclusive list of record-breakers. Notably, Shaw also joined forces with Cheteshwar Pujara as the second Indian batter to achieve a 150-plus score in this prestigious competition.

Indian off-spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin, in his reflection on his YouTube channel, expressed delight in Shaw's accomplishments.

"I am really happy for someone like Prithvi Shaw," Ashwin conveyed. "He has seen plenty of ups and downs in his short career so far. So, for someone like him, away from home in England, seeing new players will be a breath of fresh air for him."

Shaw's brilliant display of batting continued as he notched up an unbeaten 125 off just 76 balls against Durham. The fearless batter's brilliance included 15 fours and seven sixes, a testament to his exceptional batting prowess. This marks a significant juncture in Shaw's career, especially given his recent absence from India's white-ball series against West Indies and Ireland.

Reflecting on the transformation that county cricket can bring, Ashwin stated,

"Even that can transform your cricket. So, I am extremely delighted for Prithvi Shaw."

The seasoned off-spinners words capture the essence of Shaw's journey—a great experience that shapes not only his game but also his overall perspective.

As cricket enthusiasts celebrate Shaw's achievements, it will be interesting to see if Shaw can replicate the same kind of batting form and fitness in the Indian domestic cricket and IPL which will eventually be helpful for him to make a comeback to the Indian Team.