'My main priority when I bat is to….' - Prithvi Shaw sends message to critics after scoring double hundred in England’s List-A game

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The star Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw has roared once again with his double hundred for Northamptonshire in England’s One–Day Cup. Although he had a forgettable Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 campaign, after this innings, he silenced his critics. Shaw was dismissed for 244 runs, with 24 fours and eight sixes in 153 balls. Speaking with the Times of India, Shaw shared his views and mantra after the record feat in England's List-A cricket.

The Mumbai-born cricketer scored a double hundred in the One Day Cup tournament when Northamptonshire clashed against Somerset at the County Ground in Northampton. It was his third match for the side, he didn’t score much in his first two outings, but in the third game, he converted this opportunity into a successful stint.  

 I feel I am hitting the ball well: Prithvi Shaw

"Oh, am I? I didn’t know that. But, it feels great and hopefully, I can score more,” I try not to think too much and take each game at a time. My main priority when I bat is to score runs for my team and make the team win games. But, I feel I am hitting the ball well and I hope that my runs do the talking,” Shaw said while speaking with Time Of India. 

“As a modern cricketer, it is important to adapt to all the conditions. Initially, England was cold and rainy so I wore jumpers to keep myself warm. I am very grateful to my friend Brindon Bagirathan and Northamptonshire CCC for giving me this opportunity. I just want to keep winning games for Northampton and hopefully, the rest will be given,” he further added. 

Interestingly, the 244-run knock was not Shaw's first double hundred in List A cricket; his previous came in the Vijay Hazare Trophy when he played for Mumbai in 2020-21. In India's one-day tournament, his 227 runs were the highest of the tournament. The 23-year-old surpassed England’s batter Ollie Robinson’s total of 206 runs for Kent, which was the highest individual score in the County One Day Cup.