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Prithvi Shaw Finds Solace In PlayStation After Poor Innings
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News18•14-10-2026, 20:01
Prithvi Shaw Finds Solace In PlayStation After Poor Innings
- •Prithvi Shaw revealed that he plays a virtual cricket career mode as himself and scores 400 or 500 runs on PlayStation whenever he gets out for a duck.
- •The Maharashtra captain is using gaming like GTA, FIFA, and Tekken to disconnect from social media and paparazzi attention.
- •Shaw has been out of the Indian national team since 2021 due to a dip in form and various off-field controversies.
- •He recently scored 70 and 7 as Maharashtra secured a 127-run victory over Services in Delhi.
- •Shaw stated that his ultimate goal is to return to the Indian team, driven by a personal desire rather than a need to prove anything to others.
Key Questions Answered
When Prithvi Shaw has a bad day on the field, such as getting out on a duck, he plays a virtual cricket career mode as himself and scores 400 or 500 runs to motivate himself.
Aside from playing a cricket career mode, Shaw stated that he plays Grand Theft Auto (GTA), FIFA online, and Tekken to unwind and disconnect from social media attention.
Shaw stated that his ultimate goal is to return to the Indian team and play for himself rather than to prove anything to anyone.
