Prithvi Shank got the title of 'New Tendulkar' at the age of 14. From then on till 18 years of age, he took this body. He scored more than a century in debut, and compared Tendulkar with him.

As a child cricketer, Tendulkar has got many close connections. At the age of eight, Tendulkar saw Prithvi first. Starting from that experience, Sachin Tendulkar has evaluated Prithvi nowadays. Talks about this young man in the exclusive interview given to The Times of India, one of the world's finest former cricketers.

Many players started their career very well. But not all of them start like Prithvi.

I'm sure it's a great deal for him, and he's been able to score a big score for the first time. There are always a question mark about the boys who are very good at the domestic level, would they be able to achieve similar success at the international level? No matter how talented he is, this question remains. And a century makes a lot of such questions stop. This number (century) is like magic. It all started to think differently. As far as I understand, the first obstacle that I had to pass, it has now far removed. His place in the team is ripe. And he has been able to declare that he deserves to be here.

What is your assessment of Prithvi?

I can see it as much as I can, and learn it very quickly. Being talented to me is a different thing. And that's the genius you're actually trying to do, that's the real thing. If you want to be successful internationally, you have the ability to learn fast. When someone wants to perform on this level, wants to survive, and wants to succeed in different fields and conditions of the world, it is very important to adapt to that. I think there is an interest in adjusting to different situations and conditions. And this is the place where I have the power of Prithvi.

Is it true that Mumbai's kids are more likely to play more games because of their higher levels and the possibility of playing in big innings?

The more matches you play, the better. On another occasion, I told a Times of India (Times Shield Tournament), Mumbai would win many more Ranji Trophies in the coming days. Times Shield, organized by the Times of India, will be credited. Because the Times Shield brings the best cricketers from all over the world. It is also benefitting from cricketers as well as Mumbai cricket, because the overall quality of the game is increasing and the local players are very good. This tradition has to be retained.

Prithvi was worried about playing in his backfoot. He talked to you. He was more worried?

He talked to me about it a few days ago. Whom did I ask him, 'Do you have any discomfort in it?' And replied, 'no'. I asked again, 'Are the bowlers uncomfortable about this? The scoreboard is not talking about you? If these problems are not there, then why would you change something without need? Do not try to break down when something has not broken. If you can adapt, that's good. Over time, your experience will bring many changes to your game. And you have to walk with that stream.

As cricketers continue to progress, the changes continue to come. We saw, you brought a lot of changes to your own game. And he adapted himself to that.

The more and more cricket this level will play, the more changes will come. It's inevitable. But before then, there is no need to find out the mistake of itself. Whatever changes he needs will be with time. But till now everything is fine. Therefore, there is no need to find the problem.

Have you recently told Prithvi, 'If someone wants to change your batting grip, you will ask that person to talk to me'?

I was having such a conversation with him. As I said to him, 'do not change anything until you are having trouble with anything.' If you are getting out regularly for a specific reason, then only you can think about that problem.

What is your first memoir of Prithvi? Did you see him bat first?

Yes That was ten years ago. One of my friends, Jagdish Chavan, asked Prithvi to see one day. He says, 'A boy wants to meet you. If you look at the boy once, it is very good. 'Then, too small. Prithvi wanted to talk to me about some issues in his play. One day Prithvi is seen with At first sight Jagadish told me that this boy will play for India one day. I still remember him (Jagadish) on that day, 'You are seeing an Indian cricketer in the future.' He told me, 'Are you sure?' I said, 'Remember me, this boy will play for India.' It seemed to me.

What did you see in her special?

Only basic things The way he was adjusting the eye with the ball at that age, that's really amazing. The line-length can catch very well. Nobody can apply force in batting at that age, coming with age. But the technique is okay? Then I said, Prithvi is a naturally talented talent. And a special gift for Indian cricket. I felt that it does not have the quality within everyone, which is in it.

Now when he did not play for India only, he had scored a hundred, it must have been something special to you?

The fact is, Jagadish had called me today (Thursday) afternoon. He said, 'It is such an occasion that the text would not have been. It was because 'I told Prithvi that Jagdish had some things with which all came true.

You were anointed yourself at a very early age and you started for a long time. What was the main issue of this long time survival?

Its main point was to adapt and adapt. If you can adjust your game from time to time with a new situation, then it will last longer. It's not always the last thing to do right batting at this level. The main thing here is always to adapt and adapt to the new situation. If you can do this consistently, then all other problems will be solved. Smartness is the main thing here. All of this is akin to akki.

Prithvi started only, only 18 years of age. What should one think about this age group for 15-18 years to continue?

Just walk with the torrent. There can not be much accounting or thinking, enjoying your cricket. It is a matter of great pride that every time the field is something special. That was the case for me. When I was out on the field, whether it was for India or Mumbai, I would have taken pride in the field. Just respect the game as much respect as possible.