It’s very hard to get a place in the Indian men’s cricket team because there are so many talented players. Even when the selectors pick a squad, some deserving players miss out. One such player is Abhimanyu Easwaran he has performed really well in domestic cricket and has been part of India’s Test squad a few times, but he still hasn’t got a chance to play his first match for Team India.
Abhimanyu Easwaran was included in the Indian squad for the England tour, but he didn’t get a chance to play any match. While he remained on the bench, Sai Sudharsan made his Test debut, and Karun Nair returned to the national team after a long gap. In an interview, Easwaran admitted that missing out on selection does hurt sometimes, especially after working hard and waiting for an opportunity.
“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,” Easwaran told Revsportz.
“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.”
“I’m a big fan of Michael Hussey. Even before his Australia debut, he was consistently scoring in domestic cricket. His journey shows what perseverance can achieve. Even Suryakumar Yadav made his India debut after 30, and is now leading the team-it’s incredible. Players like them are great examples. So yes, it’s always at the back of my mind-‘Why not me?‘” he added.
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