Prithvi Shaw's technique is like Sachin Tendulkar: Mark Waugh

Prithvi has accumulated 140 runs so far at a strike rate of 166.66 from four games

prithvi-shaw-ipl-pti Delhi Daredevils batsman Prithvi Shaw leaves the ground after losing his wicket against Kolkata Knight Riders during an IPL T20 match at Feroz Shah Kotla in New Delhi | PTI

Former Australian cricketer Mark Waugh believes Delhi Daredevils opener Prithvi Shaw's batting technique resembles that of cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar.

Prithvi, who has been a key figure in Delhi squad, has accumulated 140 runs at a strike rate of 166.66 from four games.

Commenting on Prithvi's batting technique in a show, Waugh said: "The first thing you notice is his technique, it's very similar to Sachin Tendulkar. His grip, his stance, he stays very still at the crease and plays all his shots around the wicket.

"He plays the ball quite late and is quite punchy in his stroke play and has an excellent base to play any shot from any bowler. He's just so much like Sachin," Waugh added.

Significantly, 18-year-old Prithvi hit his maiden half-century in only his second match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).

Earlier, he led the India Under-19 team to the ICC U-19 World Cup title.

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