Abhimanyu Easwaran

[vvvslaxman]

1 hour ago, Number said:

I watched Easwaran in the 2nd innings of 2nd test vs Aus A.

He looked quite compact, good balance, decent timer as well. Didn't get runs because on those pitches some jaffas will keep coming out of nowhere. 

But I mean he didn't look like someone you can rule out just on the basis of eye test. Not sure what has gone in the heads of TM. 

Manju also said the same. He was picked for back up opening slot..Not picking him as opener is not sending the right message as he earned his spot through hardwork

 Agarwal made debut at the boxing day test. We get lucky with first timers in OZ. So not a bad idea to try him out

[Ultimate_Game]

8 minutes ago, vvvslaxman said:

Manju also said the same. He was picked for back up opening slot..Not picking him as opener is not sending the right message as he earned his spot through hardwork

 Agarwal made debut at the boxing day test. We get lucky with first timers in OZ. So not a bad idea to try him out

 

He's way too negative and passive. Gotta go with players who are a bit more aggressive similar to how Mayank was.

[tweaker]

 Rahul played ahead of Eashwaran inspite of Eashwaran being the backup opener and Rahul last played at  middle order 

[tweaker]

Eashwaran should make debut in next test.

In a 5 test series, if the top.batsman are failing in every match ,other players in the squad should get the opportunity 

[Vijy]

I don't find easwaran compelling, so not selecting him IMO is an acceptable call, unlike many other decisions from TM

[tweaker]

Abhimanyu Easwaran, one of domestic cricket’s most consistent performers, is a name that deserves serious consideration. 

 

Easwaran’s First-Class record is among the best in India’s domestic circuit. A player with consistent scores for seasons, Easwaran has been prolific for years.

 

7,841 runs in 103 matches

Average: 48.70

27 centuries and 31 titties

 

Easwaran’s case has only strengthened through India A's performances, especially during the tour to England just prior to this series.

 

1st Unofficial Test 

1st innings: 8 runs 

2nd innings: 68 

 

2nd Unofficial Test 

1st innings: 11 

2nd innings: 80 off 92 balls 

 

These knocks showcase his ability to rebound under pressure and adapt to seaming conditions—key to success in England.

 

Easwaran’s classical technique, patience, and familiarity with English conditions from previous A tours and the 2021 senior tour give him an edge. He has the tools to counter England’s pace battery. 

 

 

https://www.mykhel.com/cricket/why-does-abhimanyu-easwaran-deserve-a-test-debut-for-india-will-it-come-in-this-series-368021.html

[Sean Bradley]

16 hours ago, tweaker said:

Abhimanyu Easwaran, one of domestic cricket’s most consistent performers, is a name that deserves serious consideration. 

 

Easwaran’s First-Class record is among the best in India’s domestic circuit. A player with consistent scores for seasons, Easwaran has been prolific for years.

 

7,841 runs in 103 matches

Average: 48.70

27 centuries and 31 titties

 

Easwaran’s case has only strengthened through India A's performances, especially during the tour to England just prior to this series.

 

1st Unofficial Test 

1st innings: 8 runs 

2nd innings: 68 

 

2nd Unofficial Test 

1st innings: 11 

2nd innings: 80 off 92 balls 

 

These knocks showcase his ability to rebound under pressure and adapt to seaming conditions—key to success in England.

 

Easwaran’s classical technique, patience, and familiarity with English conditions from previous A tours and the 2021 senior tour give him an edge. He has the tools to counter England’s pace battery. 

 

 

https://www.mykhel.com/cricket/why-does-abhimanyu-easwaran-deserve-a-test-debut-for-india-will-it-come-in-this-series-368021.html

[Gollum]

Don't think he is international quality, but still sad to see him in every tour but without debut. Could have been given a shot ahead of Patidar, Padikkal.

[gattaca]

59 minutes ago, Gollum said:

Don't think he is international quality, but still sad to see him in every tour but without debut. Could have been given a shot ahead of Patidar, Padikkal.

Why is he not international quality ? I remember he was selected before and scored 50 odd runs.

[Gollum]

7 minutes ago, gattaca said:

Why is he not international quality ? I remember he was selected before and scored 50 odd runs.

Based on his India A returns. 

[urbestfriend]

He is very unlucky..I dont think GG has confidence in him, no wonder DDK was tried ahead of him in Aus and now Sai Sudarshan..Ideally he should be allowed to fail otherwise do not select him at all. whats the point of having him in the squad but never give a chance. Its disheartening to be in the squad for so long but everyone else moves ahead in the queue.

[deepdynamo]

If Easwaran is not International quality as per TM then he shouldn't get A tour as well. His spot can be given to another promising youngster.

 

They did the same with Navdeep Saini, giving him A tour after A tour only to be not trusted enough for the main team.

 

 

Edited June 21 by deepdynamo

[tweaker]

Those who toil in Ranji ,are playing for a long period, should be rewarded by selecting them in test team.

 

Eashwaran, Sarfaraj deserve to be in test 11.

 

Sai who doesn't have a  good domestic record is selected in playing 11 without even playing for A team .

Eashwaran, Sarfaraj, Jurel who played well against England Lions were overlooked for Sai who didn't came early to participate in 2nd A game.

 

Ideally Sarfaraj should have been in the squad ahead of Sai due to his Ranji performances and also he had a good test performance.

[deepdynamo]

8 minutes ago, tweaker said:

Those who toil in Ranji ,are playing for a long period, should be rewarded by selecting them in test team.

 

Eashwaran, Sarfaraj deserve to be in test 11.

 

Sai who doesn't have a  good domestic record is selected in playing 11 without even playing for A team .

Eashwaran, Sarfaraj, Jurel who played well against England Lions were overlooked for Sai who didn't came early to participate in 2nd A game.

 

Ideally Sarfaraj should have been in the squad ahead of Sai due to his Ranji performances and also he had a good test performance.

Sai has something in it though...you can see that in IPL which has much higher bowling standard than Ranji. He hasn't lit Ranji like Easwasaran or Sarfaraz but you can clearly see Sai is built for International success. If he still can't grab then its all on Sai but such excerptional talent need to be bypassed from the queue.

All good batsman have decent Ranji stats...even Rinku has it but then picking exceptional raw players is also necessary from time to time otherwise such batsman will rot in Ranji and eventually lost in system.

 

[tweaker]

49 minutes ago, deepdynamo said:

Sai has something in it though...you can see that in IPL which has much higher bowling standard than Ranji. He hasn't lit Ranji like Easwasaran or Sarfaraz

Formats are different. Sai is selected in Test series in England on the basis of IPL.

He plays for Tamil Nadu in top.order ,he should Ideally have atleast 45 average.

 

To accommodate Said, Sarfaraj has been made the scape goat ,who had a  150  in a test match.

 

As the team management has faith in Sai they should back .They should not treat him like Sarfaraj, Paddikal,Jurel. 

[tweaker]

Why is Eashwaran not given any opportunities. 

Why Gambhir is against Ranjii perfomers ie Eashwaran, Sarfaraz and prefers IPL perfomance over Ranji 

[Sooda]

On 6/21/2025 at 7:28 AM, tweaker said:

Formats are different. Sai is selected in Test series in England on the basis of IPL.

He plays for Tamil Nadu in top.order ,he should Ideally have atleast 45 average.

 

To accommodate Said, Sarfaraj has been made the scape goat ,who had a  150  in a test match.

 

As the team management has faith in Sai they should back .They should not treat him like Sarfaraj, Paddikal,Jurel. 

 

It is never between Sai and Sarfaraz 

 

Probably between Sarfaraz and Nair. Sai is a top order bat the other two are middle order 

 

Sai comprehensively outscored Easwaran just last year in the home A series Vs Lions. Plus has county experience and done well for Surrey 

 

 

[vvvslaxman]

1 hour ago, tweaker said:

Why is Eashwaran not given any opportunities. 

Why Gambhir is against Ranjii perfomers ie Eashwaran, Sarfaraz and prefers IPL perfomance over Ranji 

My gut feeling is they don't like the look of him in nets comparatively. I won't be surprised. I was purely rooting for him based on stats. But more i saw him in domestic matches more i saw Badrinath in him. He reminde me more of Jemima ROdriguez .

[BacktoCricaddict]

2 hours ago, tweaker said:

Why is Eashwaran not given any opportunities. 

Why Gambhir is against Ranjii perfomers ie Eashwaran, Sarfaraz and prefers IPL perfomance over Ranji 

Based on Ranji he got opportunities with A team. Did OK, but not compellingly so. Plus he is typecast as a backup opener, so unless KLR or YBJ are dropped/unavailable, he won't get a look-in. 

[The Hound]

 

just give him one game at this point