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India U-19 captain Prithvi gets new sponsor

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Christchurch, Jan 10 (IANS) After guiding the India Under-19 team to a massive 189-run win over the South African colts here, skipper Prithvi Shaw was on Wednesday signed as the brand ambassador of popular protein brand Protinex for five years.

The youngster will be the face of global food company Danone’s Protinex and would feature in key brand campaigns and initiatives.

Commenting on his association, the 18-year-old cricketer said: “Protinex has been part of our household since my childhood, even before I can remember. Protein is important for the right growth and maintaining active lifestyle. In fact, it’s not just important for sportsmen like me but for everyone across all walks of life.”

The Mumbai boy first caught attention in 2013 when he scored 546 off 330 balls in a minor Harris Shield match at Azad Maidan.

There has been no looking back since. Prithvi has added several feathers to his hat, including the youngest to score a century in Duleep Trophy, scoring a century on Ranji Trophy debut and four first class centuries in just five matches.

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Sunil Gavaskar gives his opinion of GT allrounder Rahul Tewatia

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The left-handed batsman from Haryana is garnering praise from all quarters for the way he’s finishing games regularly in the most exciting IPL season.

Gavaskar reckons Tewatia’s whirlwind knock in Sharjah (in IPL 2020) where he smashed West Indies pacer Sheldon Cottrell for five sixes in an over, gave him the confidence that he belongs to the big stage.

Speaking on Cricket Live on Star Sports, Gavaskar said, “That assault on Sheldon Cottrell in Sharjah gave him the belief to do the impossible and the confidence that he belongs here. We saw the impossible (he did with the bat) the other day as well. There’s no twitching or touching the pads (which shows a batter’s nervousness) when he bats in the death overs. He just waits for the ball to be delivered and plays his shots. He’s got all the shots in the book, but most importantly his temperament to stay cool in a crisis is brilliant.”

Gavaskar has also nicknamed the 28-year-old cricketer the ‘ice-man’ and lauded Tewatia’s ability to remain unruffled during the tense moments.

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