At 18, hailed as the next Sachin; 9 years later, Prithvi Shaw still seeks a comeback

Prithvi Shaw, a cricket prodigy, is at a crossroads in his career.

After leading India to victory in the Under-19 World Cup and scoring a remarkable Test century on his debut, expectations soared.

Now, with domestic leagues and the IPL as his only route back to the national team, personal turmoil looms large, particularly due to a recent engagement's cancellation.