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All you need to know about Prithvi Shaw, India's new cricketing star

Omnisport profiles new India star Prithvi Shaw, who made a century on his Test debut against West Indies at the age of 18.

Published : Oct 04, 2018 22:42 IST

Prithvi Shaw celebrates a Test century on debut
Prithvi Shaw celebrates a Test century on debut
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Prithvi Shaw celebrates a Test century on debut

Prithvi Shaw announced himself as India's newest Test star on Thursday, marking his international debut with a century against West Indies.

Shaw, 18, struck 134 off 154 balls in Rajkot to become the youngest player to make a hundred on his first Test appearance for India.

The teenage opener has been compared to cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar and looks set for a bright future at the highest level.

Here, Omnisport tells you all you need to know about Shaw.

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