Quotes from Prithvi Shaw

Tendulkar is my idol in cricket, and one thing I try to pick up from him is how he carries himself in a humble manner.

Dad played a very important role in my life. I always wanted to play cricket ,and my dream was his, too.

I like Arijit Singh and often listen to his tracks.

It was a dream come true to meet GR Viswanath sir, who is a legend in the game.

First six overs are important because if you put runs on board, it will take the pressure off the other batsmen.

If you look at any Mumbai guy, he starts to handle pressure at a very young age. Starts at the school level, then the pressure from parents, from the coaches.

It is all about experience. When you are 7-8 years old, you start playing school cricket and score runs; my coaches, from school level to Rahul Dravid Sir now, all those small, small things - the experiences make a difference.

Personally, whichever ball is lose, I will smash that ball.

My dad doesn't know that much about cricket, but he has watched so many years of cricket.

I was a bit nervous when I first entered the Indian dressing room. Some of the players sitting out there had 10 years of experience and were sitting in front of me. But then Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri told me that there are no seniors or juniors in the team. So I could open up to them easily and irritate them with my questions.

There was a time when a lot of people, including coaches, were keen that I change my bottom-handed grip.

I usually don't get much free time. Cricket keeps me busy, and I like it that way.

Ranji Trophy is a great experience for youngsters.

The biggest difference at the Ranji Trophy level is that of the pace you face. You don't get as many quick bowlers at the Under-19 level.

When I came to Under-19, I played a lot of cricket and got a lot of experience. Then India A as well, and Ranji Trophy - it just keeps going on.

I am very happy and proud - I played a lot of school cricket and scored heavily there, and then the Ranji Trophy, but when we represent India, it's a different feeling.

When you play for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy, you face the same bowler next year. But when you play in IPL, you face bowlers of different calibre.

Whatever games came my way, I tried to give my best, do whatever I could to win matches for the team, be it at the Ranji Trophy level, India A, IPL: this was always on my mind.

I try to play each ball on its merit.

I came back from the World Cup and then started playing for Mumbai again. My game was the same because even in New Zealand, we played the One-day format.

I have learnt from many experienced players in the Mumbai team as well as the India A team how to be consistent. That helps a lot to ensure that I don't get into bad form.

A hundred for Mumbai feels good, and it doesn't get bigger than MCA for me because they are the people who have helped me get to where I have.

I will make sure I will not go in the wrong path. I will get experience playing in IPL. I will talk with Ricky Ponting sir, Pravin Amre sir, and all the other support staff. I will enjoy over there.

I earlier used to stay in Virar, and I was coached by Santosh Pingulkar.