After making a significant impact in the first-class circuit, there are very few Indian cricket players who have not been selected to play for their country. One such example is Bengal’s skipper, Abhimanyu Easwaran. He’s been consistently scoring in the domestic arena, but strangely, he’s never made the shortlist for an Indian XI before.
Easwaran recently revealed in a conversation that he wants to play for the Indian team. But he also made a point of not getting ahead of himself just yet.
“Although it can be difficult at times, I want to live in the now. Again, though, all you have to do is remind yourself of what is under your control. I attempt to concentrate on one day at a time. Playing for your country has always been the desire. Being part of that team, representing your nation, and winning matches for India is your constant goal. That’s the dream, always. However, when it is necessary, that will occur. I simply want to concentrate on the Ranji Trophy right now and make sure I do well for Bengal,” Easwaran said, according to NDTV Sports.
Even though Easwaran expressed his unwavering desire to play for the Indian team, he was also cognizant of the fact that he had little control over things like selection. His approach was to focus on his area of control and let fate take care of the rest.
My dream has always been to represent my nation in sports, and I’ve always considered and visualized winning titles for India. Ultimately, though, that is beyond my control. All I can do is strive to get better every day at cricket and play whatever circumstances I’m put in.
Simply put, whether I’m representing my state, the Irani Cup, the Duleep Trophy, or the India A team, I just want to help my team win. The dream exists; nevertheless, once more, it is not up to me to choose. The only things I can control are how hard I work, how much I look forward to the games, and how well I prepare. I try to concentrate on such things. Easwaran stated, “I strive to do that, but it’s easier said than done.
After being a member of the roster for a few overseas trips, Easwaran thought back to one of his favorite experiences.
We had 60 overs to get them all out to win at Lord’s thanks to the Shami-Bumrah duo, which put us in a wonderful position to win a game. It was a particularly memorable match because India had not defeated England at Lord’s in a very long time. The opener said, “I really enjoyed it; it’s one of my favorite experiences in cricket.
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Speaking about why he believed the game’s longest format is still relevant today, the 29-year-old primarily credited the International Cricket Council’s 2019 launch of the World Test Championship’s two-year cycles.
“I think the World Test Championship is approaching, and every Test match is more like a World Cup game, which is why I think red-ball cricket has a bright future.” Every single game, whether it’s played at home or away, against the best team or the team ranked tenth, has particular significance for each and every team. Easwaran said, “I think the ICC did a great job with that initiative.”
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India’s desire for backup openers for the forthcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which will be played in Australia, has been discussed extensively. A few solid runs under his belt could open the door for Easwaran to be selected as a backup opener in the draft.
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