India skipper Prithvi Shaw (left) and Australia skipper Jason Sangha pose with the under-19 World Cup in New Zealand yesterday. Pic/ICC

An endearing image of Prithvi Shaw cuddling a baby and posing for a photograph alongside the infant's parents gained popularity during the U-19 World Cup here. The fact that Prithvi, 18, realised the onus was on him to walk over at his own peril and the way he held the baby so comfortably, told a tale of a mature youngster who knew his responsibility as an India captain and a role model. It should not come as a surprise. After all, Prithvi was earmarked as the next cricketing prodigy in Mumbai's cricketing circles even before he had turned 12. He was aware of the hype, the expectations and dedication required to climb those lofty heights.