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In the same post, Pietersen used the opportunity to take a subtle jab at Prithvi Shaw, urging him to take inspiration from Sarfaraz's turnaround. 'Can someone show Prithvi this, please? It can be done! Strong body, strong mind,' he added in the same post.Shaw, like Sarfaraz, had shown immense promise early in his career but has since drifted away from the national radar due to inconsistent performances and reported off-field distractions. Recently, Shaw made a switch from Mumbai to Maharashtra in domestic cricket, hoping to rebuild his career in a fresh environment.'At this stage of my career, I believe joining the Maharashtra team will help me grow further as a cricketer,' Shaw said in a statement, expressing gratitude towards the Mumbai Cricket Association for their support over the years.Sarfaraz, now 27, has played six Test matches for India, scoring 371 runs, including a century and three fifties. With his renewed focus and impressive record, he will be hoping the selectors take note and offer him a longer run in the national side.- EndsMust Watch
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