Abhimanyu Easwaran News
With India set to host Test series against West Indies and South Africa, Abhimanyu will be keen to finally make his debut.
Abhimanyu did not get a chance to play a single Test in the recently concluded five-match Test series against England.
Furthermore, Ranganathan criticized the team management for being unfair with Abhimanyu, pointing out that Karun Nair, who has never played at number three before, was given the opportunity.
Easwaran last played in June during a two-match Test series for India A against the England Lions.
His omission from the fifth and final Test at The Oval has especially drawn attention.
15 Other Players have debuted despite Easwaran in the squad.
As India gears up for the much-anticipated Test series against England in June 2025, the spotlight is not just on the challenge of playing in swinging English conditions but also on a new generation of cricketers ready to prove their mettle. With senior stars like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retired, this tour brings a golden opportunity for rising talents and comeback hopefuls. Here's a look at 7 players to watch closely during the series:
KL Rahul's rollicking display was a blend of aggression and caution. He accelerated in patches but relied on his defensive prowess for most of his stay. He had to wait till the 56th over to arrive at the landmark moment.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday, May 24 announced an 18-member squad for the upcoming five-match Test series to be played in England from June 20. Shubman Gill was appointed India's new Test captain while Rishabh Pant was named as deputy.
B Sai Sudharsan and Arshdeep Singh have been picked in India's Test squad for the first time while Karun Nair and Shardul Thakur have made their comebacks. However, there was no place for Mohammed Shami and Sarfaraz Khan in the India squad for the England tour.
Let's take a look at the major takeaways from India's Test squad for England:
Ahead of the five-Test match series against England, stars Indian batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have retired from the longest format of the game. The retirement of Virat and Rohit have opened the doors for many new players, who could make their debut on England tour, beginning on June 20 in Headingley.
Here's the list of 4 Indian players who might make their Test debut in England:
Abhimanyu Easwaran to lead India A against England A while Karun Nair has also been named in the squad.
With Rohit stepping down, the spotlight turns to who will partner Yashasvi Jaiswal at the top of the order. Here are five potential candidates:
Easwaran had been in splendid form leading up to the Australia A tour, with four centuries in his last six first-class matches.
If Rohit Sharma does sit out one of the first two Tests, it could significantly affect India's team composition, particularly at the top of the order.
Sudharsan got a start but could not capitalise on it, getting dismissed after making 32 in 79 balls with the help of nine boundaries.
In only 44 first-class matches, Sarfaraz Khan has amassed a staggering 3751 runs at an average exceeding 68.
Check playing 11 of India and Bangladesh teams ahead of their 2nd Test clash that starts tomorrow at Dhaka
The selection committee has also added fast bowler Jaydev Unadkat to India's squad for the Test series
While Abhimanyu Easwaran might come in as Rohit’s cover, it will be stand in skipper KL Rahul and young Shubman Gill who would be opening the innings for India in Chattogram and Dhaka.
The match will be remembered for a record that stood test of time since 1893 when the touring Australian team, in a first-class game against combined universities (Oxford and Cambridge), had eight of their batters scoring fifty or more.
Fresh from featuring in India's 2-0 sweep over Sri Lanka, Hanuma has signed with Abahani Limited and is expected to join them after a short break in Hyderabad.
Abhimanyu Easwaran (55 off 117 balls; 7 fours) and Hanuma Vihari (72* off 116 balls; 12 fours) made their presence felt with a 133-run partnership to give the India A hopes of securing the result as the end of the day's play was edging closer.
On Day 4, the start of play was delayed due to rain, but the relentless rain meant that no play was possible on the final day, which forced the match to end in a draw.
Markram was more than ably supported by fellow overnight batter Mulder who struck 131 off 230 deliveries with the help of 17 fours and one six.
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