How’s Prithvi Shaw doing: Aussie coach doesn’t want Sam Constas to be rushed

Renowned Australian batting coach Neil D’Costa is against the idea of ​​rushing young batter Sam Constas into international cricket and believes Cricket Australia (CA) should tread carefully, setting an example for India’s Prithvi Shaw. Constas has been in amazing form in the ongoing Sheffield Shield tournament.

The 19-year-old has now scored 302 runs in two matches for New South Wales this season at an average of 75.50, with two centuries to his name. Constas’ stunning form has sparked talk of his urgent inclusion in the Australian Test squad for the upcoming five-match Test series against India.

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However, Neil D’Costa believes his early involvement in Test cricket could cut his career from 100 matches to ten.

“He could be a good player for 100 Tests. If he were put in now, he could only play 10 Tests. Let him understand the territory (in Australia), understand the flow (of the game), understand himself and understand the game.” If he’s good enough, he’ll get points and be in the team for a while,” the Sydney Morning Herald quoted D’Costa as saying.

It’s just ridiculous to rush him. How is Prithvi Shaw doing?: D’Costa

D’Costa further called the idea “ridiculous”, citing the example of Prithvi Shaw.

“It’s just ridiculous (talk about rushing him). How is Prithvi Shaw doing? I saw his weaknesses before he came in,” he added.

It is noteworthy that touted as the next Sachin Tendulkar, Shaw got off to a stunning start to his career, making his Century Test debut against the West Indies in 2018 and also winning man of the match. He finished as the top run-scorer in his debut series with 237 runs from three innings. However, despite a promising start, he failed to secure his place in the team in subsequent innings and has not played for the national team for the last three years.

Recently, The show was also dropped from the Mumbai Ranji Trophy squad. on fitness and disciplinary issues. As such, the 24-year-old has so far failed to realize his potential in his career.