Abhimanyu Easwaran has spoken about his exclusion from India’s squad for the ongoing series against West Indies. The experienced batter has been a consistent performer in domestic cricket for years but is still waiting to play his first international match for India.
Easwaran made his domestic debut in December 2013. Since then, he has scored heavily in First-Class cricket. But despite his hard work, an India call-up has not yet come his way.
“Yes, it does hurt sometimes” – Abhimanyu Easwaran
Easwaran admitted that missing out on the national team is painful at times. But he also shared how his close circle has helped him stay strong and motivated.
“Yes, it does hurt sometimes. You put in all the effort, train hard, and the dream is to be in the middle to perform, to contribute to wins. But I’m fortunate to have a solid support system: my family, friends, and coach. They help me stay grounded and motivated. Right now, I’m in a good headspace and looking forward to the Ranji season,” stated Easwaran, as quoted by Revsportz.
The Bengal batter also said that he is a constant learner. He believes the only way forward is to keep improving his game after every setback.
“I try to stay focused on things I can control. Work harder, train better. Yes, it feels bad sometimes, but that’s natural. The only solution is to keep improving. I’m working on a couple of new shots this season I won’t reveal which ones (laughs), but hopefully, they’ll come off well. Playing for India is the biggest motivation. Even when I play for Bengal, I feel immense pride. So, that itself lifts me up,” remarked Easwaran.
Easwaran will lead Bengal in the upcoming domestic season. The squad also features experienced pacers Mohammed Shami and Akash Deep.
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So far, Easwaran has played 105 First-Class matches. He has scored 7,954 runs in 180 innings at an impressive average of 48.50. He has also played several matches for India A. Easwaran was recently part of the Rest of India team in the 2025 Irani Cup.
He continues to work hard and hopes that his India dream will come true soon.
