Think twice before comparing Prithvi Shaw to Sehwag: Gautam Gambhir

Shaw had a dream international debut in Rajkot on October 4. He became the youngest Indian opener to slam a century on a debut

While praising young Prithvi Shaw, who cracked a Test century on debut in Rajkot in the opening Test against the West Indies, India discard Gautam Gambhir asked people to think hard before comparing the diminutive Mumbaikar to his former opening partner, Virender Sehwag.

“Whoever is comparing (Prithvi with Sehwag) needs to think twice before comparing. Ultimately you should not compare anyone to anyone. He (Shaw) has just started his career and there is a long way to go. I have never believed in comparisons.

“He (Shaw) has got his own individuality and Sehwag had his own individuality. He (Shaw) has just started his career and someone like Sehwag has played 100 Test matches," said Gambhir at a promotional event on Wednesday.

“Obviously, he's (Shaw) impressive. He's very talented and that's why he is there. The important thing is that he started off his Test career on a very good note but there will be far bigger and far difficult challenges waiting for him,” he added.

Shaw had a dream international debut in Rajkot on October 4. He became the youngest Indian opener to slam a century on a debut. He hit 19 fours during his 134-run innings.