Prithvi Shaw needs Kane Williamson's technique to succeed in Tests: VVS Laxman

Young Indian batsman Prithvi Shaw was called in as a replacement for in-form opener Rohit Sharma for the ongoing away Test series against New Zealand. However, the right-hander could score only 16 and 14 runs in the two innings of the first Test at Wellington. The defeat was also India’s first since December 2018 and it broke their seven-match winning streak in the longest format. New Zealand now lead the two-match Test series 1-0.

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NZ vs Ind: VVS Laxman advises Prithvi Shaw to follow Kane Williamson

After witnessing Prithvi Shaw’s twin failures in Wellington, former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman said that the young batsman should “take a leaf” out of Kane Williamson’s book. The New Zealand skipper top-scored in the first Test with a gritty 89 in the first innings. While writing for a leading Indian daily, VVS Laxman admired Kane Williamson’s match-defining innings and said that the right-hander has set an example of how to bat in these conditions.

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VVS Laxman pointed out that Prithvi Shaw loves playing on the on-side. However, the youngster is better off playing straight when the ball is moving. He advised Shaw to play close to his body as the New Zealand skipper bats similarly in Wellington. Apart from following Kane Williamson, VVS Laxman also advised Prithvi Shaw to learn from fellow Indian opener Mayank Agarwal. He wrote that Mayank Agarwal has shown a lot of 'maturity' in difficult New Zealand conditions by batting with application.

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