Virender Sehwag's 'hurting from within' theory that fuelled Prithvi Shaw's swashbuckling IPL innings for DC vs CSK

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Virender Sehwag and Shane Watson with very interesting takes on Prithvi Shaw's 27-ball stunner last evening against Chennai Super Kings in the IPL...

Left out of Delhi Capitals' first two games of the IPL 2024 against Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals, Prithvi Shaw made a terrific start to the season by racing away to 43 off 27 balls..

Shaw displayed the same stroke-making ability that had made him a household name in the Indian domestic circuit a few years ago..

The look of intent on Shaw's face was evident as he played a cameo, reckons former India opener Virender Sehwag, who feels the youngster channelled all the hurt that was inside him to produce a knock reminiscent of the good old days..

Shaw's turbulent ride over the last couple of years has made him a classic example of one of those 'neither here-nor-there' kind of players. Hampered by a doping scandal in 2020, Shaw's India career has never been the same..