Prithvi Shaw attacked after cricketer denies taking selfies with fans: Watch video

Digital Desk: The most popular sport in India is cricket, and cricket players have special status there. Cricket players are followed everywhere they go by their fans, who are eager to take pictures of them. But, there are times when cricketers aren't prepared to spend time with fans. One similar occurrence occurred on Thursday in Mumbai (February 16).

The desire of the fans to take selfies with Prithvi Shaw in Mumbai resulted in a fight. To satisfy the fans, Prithvi Shaw agreed to take a photo with them. The cricketer's selfie-hungry fans wanted to take another picture with him. Shaw's refusal for another click led to a clash and the fans attacked the cricketer's friend's car.  In Mumbai, a case has been registered as a result of the altercation.

Even though Prithvi doesn't regularly play for Team India, he is one of the most popular cricket players. He first gained immense popularity in 2013 and was hailed as this generation's Sachin Tendulkar. In a Harris Shield match in 2013, Shaw played a knock of 546 to break the Master Blaster's record.

He joined the India U-19 team in 2016 and was appointed captain of the group as they prepared to compete in the 2018 U-19 World Cup. In the Ranji Trophy and Duleep Trophy on his debuts, Shaw has shown that he could be the next big thing in Indian cricket before the World Cup.

The India U-19 cricket team, which Shaw coached, went undefeated at the World Cup and won the championship. Shaw was included in the England tour's Test squad. In October 2018, he had a great debut against the West Indies and blasted a century.

His career was derailed by an injury before the start of the Australia tour and a failed dope test suspension; ever since he has never been a consistent member of the squad. In the most recent home T20I series against New Zealand, Shaw made his comeback but remained on the bench.