Abhimanyu Easwaran scoring runs fun in domestic cricket. His form continues from the Duleep Trophy. Easwaran scored four centuries in four consecutive matches. Before Bengal’s first Ranji Trophy match against Uttar Pradesh, Abhimanyu showed his class in the Duleep Trophy and Irani Cup. India to play Border Gavaskar Trophy from November 22, where Indian skipper Rohit Sharma might miss the first match of the series. If Rohit is not able to play, who will replace him?
The five-test series between India and Australia will be played from November 22. R suggested that Rohit Sharma may miss a match of the series. However, it is not yet decided whether this will be the first test or the second. Rohit Sharma autometic choice for the opening spot. If he is not able to play, then BCCI has to select an opener who could replace Rohit, a like-to-like substitution.
BCCI yet to announce the squad for the India vs. Australia series. Apart from Rohit Sharma, there are two or three more batters who can open innings against Australia. Yashasvi Jaiswal is there along with Shubham Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad. Gill’s has a fitness concern before India vs. New Zealand series. Ruturaj is not having a good run in domestic cricket. So Abhimanyu Easwaran can be the person who can replace Rohit Sharma.
Abhimanyu Easwaran said on a recent interview, “I had clarity that now I’ve to continue playing Ranji Trophy. So I just went back to my preparation and made sure that I don’t do anything different just because I didn’t get a call up. If there is something going on in my mind I have a chat with my friends or my coach and get it out of my head.”
He added, “It is a challenge for sure. Sometimes, you just want to leave everything (give up). But then you face the reality. The things that you did well in domestic cricket is what has earned you a place in the team. Just because I didn’t get an opportunity to play, doesn’t mean I have to change things. At this point it is all about keeping myself ready whenever an opportunity comes.”