Abhimanyu Easwaran eyeing spot in India's BGT 2024-25 squad? Batter says "it's selectors’ job..."
Published - 07 Oct 2024, 02:40 PM | Updated - 07 Oct 2024, 11:35 PM
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West Bengal batter Abhimanyu Easwaran has opened up about his non-selection in the national cricket team despite consistent performances in domestic cricket. Abhimanyu Easwaran said that the selection process is not in his hands and added that his job is to score runs to help his team win.
Easwaran has been in exceptional form in the 2024-25 domestic season. He was the second-highest run-scorer in the Duleep Trophy. The batter scored 309 runs in five innings at an impressive average of 77.25, including centuries. He scored 191 runs off 292 balls against Mumbai in the Irani Cup 2024.
My Job is To Score Runs And Runs - Abhimanyu Easwaran
In an interview with Hindustan Times, Abhimanyu Easwaran said that he is ready to give his best if given the opportunity with the Indian team. Easwaran said that he always tries to keep on improving his skills, get fitter, and work on his game. He said that playing for India is a dream for many cricketers.
“My job is to score runs and runs to help my team win. Selection isn’t in my hands, it is the selectors’ job, and I am ready to give my best, if given the opportunity,” Easwaran told HT in an interview.
“I enjoy my cricket and always try to keep on improving my skills, get fitter, work on my game. Playing for India is everybody’s dream, and I am doing my job honestly towards achieving that goal,” he added.
Abhimanyu Easwaran Has Been On The Verge Of Making His Debut
The 29-year-old has been on the verge of making his international debut but has not achieved that dream. Easwaran was a standby player for the 2021-22 Test series against England and the WTC final in 2021. He was a replacement for Rohit Sharma in the Test series against Bangladesh in December 2022.
However, Yashasvi Jaiswal was the preferred opening partner for skipper Rohit Sharma. The opener made his first-class debut in 2013. He has scored 7,506 runs at an average of 49.38, including 26 centuries and 29 fifties. The batter had an average of 168.50 in three innings in the Ranji Trophy 2023-24.
I Am Happy With My Cricket Journey So Far - Abhimanyu Easwaran
Abhimanyu Easwaran moved to Bengal at age 10 to pursue his cricket career. Over the years, he performed well through all age groups to reach the senior level. Easwaran emphasized that he has worked on technique in his game since childhood.
“I am happy with my cricket journey so far. I came to Bengal at the age of 10 from Dehradun and played all age group cricket before graduating to senior level. Have played for India A and even was part of the Indian squad in the Test against South Africa,” said Easwaran.
“Technique is a big part of my game. I have worked a lot on this since my childhood. I know the adjustment against all types of bowlers and enjoy batting in all formats. I have been scoring runs in all three formats for Bengal and would love to continue this form this season."
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