Abhimanyu Easwaran, Bengal's primary player, missed out on the India Squad without any chances. He has a 48.67 average in first-class cricket and has led Bengal to glory many times. The prominent top-order player who has been a consistent part of the Indian test team has a record of 31 fifties and 27 hundreds in first-class cricket.
Sourav Ganguly’s return as CAB president also doesn’t help the Bengal captain. Dada joined the role before the squad selection a few days ago. Dada’s return has shown as a dawn for prominent Bengal players. Players from other states had got chances earlier, but the team selection always reserved a place to ask questions about players like Shahbaz Ahmed and Easwaran.
Why can't Abhimanyu Easwaran break into the Indian team?
Abhimanyu got his first India call-up in 2022 for the two-match test series against Bangladesh. Still, throughout the three years, he had not been able to play a single match for India after being consistent in every selection. According to a Moneycontrol article, 15 players have received India Test caps since Easwaran’s call-up, including Surya, Sai, and Nitish Reddy.
It should be a heartbreaking moment for the Bengal tiger. Abhimanyu's dismissal seemed like a blunder that should have been prevented. The ball was hardly threatening, but the selectors made a sloppy shot. Fans were disappointed, and experts shook their heads. People expected a solid inning, but instead, he was omitted from the team. In this series, the West Indies’ India trip will be counted; therefore, Devdutt Padikkal's inclusion was crucial. However, Karun Nair's removal sparked concern, with fans wondering if consistency had been appreciated. This was more than just a single selection argument; it highlighted a larger issue: while bright potential receives support, proven experience is overlooked exactly when the team requires stability the most.
