India vs Australia: Sachin Tendulkar points out ‘technical flaws’ with Prithvi Shaw’s batting

India vs Australia: Sachin Tendulkar points out ‘technical flaws’ with Prithvi Shaw’s batting

Prithvi Shaw and Sachin Tendulkar

Prithvi Shaw and Sachin Tendulkar
Prithvi Shaw and Sachin Tendulkar

Current Indian opener Prithvi Shaw failed to deliver during the inaugural Test match against Australia at the Adelaide Oval. The 21-year old registered a two-ball duck in the first innings, followed by a knock of four runs in as many balls. Moreover, he got out in a similar fashion during both the times after leaving a gap between bat and pad while facing the in-coming deliveries.

Former Indian cricketer and batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar pointed out the exact flaws in Shaw’s batting technique. Tendulkar feels that Prithvi Shaw is moving his hands away from the body while facing the pacers. He reckoned that there’s an issue with his back lift as well. 

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“Prithvi is a talented player but at this point of time, I feel his hands are moving away from his body. So, whenever the ball comes back sharply off the seam there is a possibility that, considering how he has got out, bowlers would continue to hope that they have some chance there. His hands need to be closer to his body. His back lift is almost going from almost fourth slip to gully before coming down. It’s making a full arc, instead of moving back and forth like a pendulum,” Tendulkar told Times of India.

He must start preparing early to play the ball: Tendulkar

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Prithvi Shaw during the Adelaide Test

Sachin Tendulkar opined that Prithvi Shaw should play the ball early as he is currently taking more time. The veteran cricketer stated that playing the ball late will burst it through the gap to hit the stumps.

“If the bat comes a fraction late, then the ball will find the gap between the bat and pad. I also noticed, he was caught on the move and was a fraction late on the ball. I’d say if he starts preparing early to play the ball, that can also help. Both innings his front foot hadn’t landed when the ball passed him. That can happen to batters when they have too many things going on in their heads or they are expecting a short delivery,” he added.

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