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Xtra Time Web Desk: Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw recently got an important life lesson from none other than the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. This was not the first time that the two interacted. The master blaster has told the talented youngster how to deal with life on 22 yards and off it during a rough patch. Prithvi has made a comeback into the Indian team during the series against New Zealand after serving a ban for 16 months due to a failed dope test. The 20-year-old was also under scrutiny for some disciplinary issues. It was at this point that Tendulkar came into the picture and mentored Shaw as he negotiated a very precarious phase of life during which nascent careers can go southbound. “Yes, it’s true. I have had a number of interactions over the years with Prithvi. He is a very talented player and I am happy to help him. I spoke to him about cricket and also about life beyond cricket field,” Tendulkar said. However, Tendulkar was not comfortable when asked what exactly was discussed during his multiple sessions with Shaw. “I believe if a youngster has approached me and sought guidance, there should be an element of confidentiality attached to it, at least from my side. So, I would not like to tell you what the discussions were,” the iconic batsman said. But Shaw, of late, has been very vocal about the guidance he got from the senior Mumbikar. “That’s fine. If Prithvi wants to speak about it, it’s his choice.” Tendulkar said that he has always been open to guiding youngsters who would seek him out individually. And there are a number of others, with whom he speaks on a one-on-one basis apart from Shaw. “I have spoken and guided a lot of youngsters at an individual level. I have maintained that if anyone feels that I can be of any help in guiding them about their game, I am always open to the idea,” the maestro said.