Prithvi Shaw of the Delhi Capitals (DC) made a slow start to IPL 2022 season before exploding with two back-to-back half-centuries.
He was at his destructive best against PBKS, after a failure against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCV), smashing 41 off just 20 deliveries to help DC knock down their 115-run mark in 10.3 overs for a crushing nine-wicket victory.
Since last season, Shaw has stood out for his aggressive play at the top of the order, which has helped DC get off to a solid start.
Sanjay Manjrekar, the former India cricketer, praised his mentality and described him as "priceless."
"When it comes to IPL cricket, he is absolutely precious. If I was on the auction table, I'd go hard for him because he's a guy who doesn't worry about getting out. He's fearless, and selfless. He'll hit three consecutive fours, get to 48 and then try to hit the next one for a six to get to 54. These are priceless players with the kind of damage they do at the top," Manjrekar told ESPNcricinfo.
However, he stated that in order to be selected for India, he must improve other elements such as his fitness.
"But if he has to break into the big league, which he's done in other formats, then all other factors come into play. Because the selectors will sit and say 'We've got these four young top-order batters, what about him in the field?' Then the stories about his fitness and ethics will come into discussion," Manjrekar warned.
Shaw has a strike rate of 170.86 and has scored 217 runs in six games this season.
