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.

Prithvi Shaw

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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.

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I don't want to bring in negative vibes in my career.

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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.

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It's a lot of fun to play for your school with friends.

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I have been an aggressive batsman since my school days, and I play my game as such.

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It is a really proud feeling to get my first Test cap.

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If you score a hundred in one game and then don't do much in the next three or four matches, then that hundred doesn't mean anything.

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I never thought of making my India debut right after the U-19 win. I took it match by match.

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Cricket came about for me when my dad started throwing plastic balls to me at home. I was four or five.

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I have learned a lot playing in domestic first-class cricket: how to score runs, how to counter situations.

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I am an attacking batsman, but I've learned a lot about patience. There are clever bowlers who can pick your weak points, so I have to be a bit patient, play out a spell or two.

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I try to make runs, keep the scoreboard moving. That keeps my confidence up.

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Becoming World Cup captain, I can't express in words the feeling and thanks to everyone.

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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.

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Whatever opportunities I got after the Under-19 World Cup, I tried to make most of it and do my best for the team.

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It was a great feeling to score a century on Test debut. I got a lot of confidence.

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I don't want to think much about my injury in Australia. That phase is history.

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

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

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I like Arijit Singh and often listen to his tracks.

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