Ind vs WI: Legends salute Prithvi Shaw on his maiden Hundred

Immediately after Shaw made his ton, cricketers around the world took to Twitter to cherish his performance and reckoned that a brand new superstar has arrived in the Indian squad

It’s not just the Indian fans who are in awe with Prithvi Shaw’s magical performance with the bat as many legends among the cricket fraternity took to Twitter took to Twitter to appreciate him. Shaw scored his maiden 99 ball Test hundred, putting his side in a dominating position in the ongoing match between India and West Indies at Rajkot.

Making a debut at the age of 18 years 329 days, Shaw has become the 27th Indian batsman to score half-century in the debut Test debut innings.

Immediately after Shaw made his ton, cricketers around the world took to Twitter to cherish his performance and reckoned that a brand new superstar has arrived in the Indian squad.

Here are some reactions…

Fantastic achievement by young #Prithvishaw Hundred on Debut and going strong,showing good temperament and positive approach #INDvsWI

— zaheer khan (@ImZaheer) October 4, 2018

Wow .. 18 yrs old @PrithviShaw .. Test 💯 on debut .. Looks like #India have another superstar that has arrived on the scene !!! #INDvWI

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) October 4, 2018

Wonderful century on debut for Prithvi Shaw. Great to see a 18 year old go out and play his natural game. Got a bright future. #IndvWI pic.twitter.com/e86XPsg6ho

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) October 4, 2018

Shaw what a show 💪 @PrithviShaw

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) October 4, 2018

What a moment! 18 years of age, debuting for India's test cricket squad and scores a century! 💯 Well done Prithvi Shaw! #INDvWI @PrithviShaw

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 4, 2018

It’s been the Shaw show. Congratulations Prithvi Shaw, abhi toh bas shuruaat hai , ladke mein bahut dum hai #IndvWI pic.twitter.com/obEcSylvCV

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 4, 2018

Lovely to see such an attacking knock in your first innings, @prithvishaw! Continue batting fearlessly. #INDvWI pic.twitter.com/IIM2IifRAd

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 4, 2018