The recently announced Test and ODI squads for the West Indies tour by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) left many fans and former cricketers disappointed, as some notable First-Class performers were missing from the list. Players like Sarfaraz Khan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, and Priyank Panchal were expected to be included but were not selected. While the selectors have not provided any public explanation for their absence, Abhimanyu Easwaran revealed that he hasn’t received any communication from the board regarding the matter.
“I have not had any communication so far,” said Abhimanyu Easwaran when asked about any contact from the BCCI regarding areas he needs to improve on.
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When questioned about aspects of his game that he can work on to enhance his skills, the Bengal batter acknowledged that there is always room for improvement, regardless of whether he gets selected or not.
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“There will always be things to work on, regardless of whether I get picked or not. I want to continuously improve as a cricketer. I strive to raise the bar every single day and become better. Selection is not something under my control, but I can focus on improving every day to contribute more to whichever team I play for, whether it’s my club, state, India A, East Zone, or the Indian team,” Abhimanyu Easwaran expressed, as quoted by NDTV.
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He emphasized his commitment to the mindset of constant improvement, stating, “My thought process has always been to keep focusing on getting better. I don’t want to give up. I want to persistently work on enhancing my skills.”
In the upcoming Duleep Trophy, scheduled from June 28 to July 16, the 27-year-old will lead the East Zone side. He aims to showcase his abilities during the tournament, hoping to catch the attention of the national selectors for a place in the senior team.
