Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has thrown his weight behind Abhimanyu Easwaran, suggesting the Bengal batter could soon find himself in India’s Test XI. While Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul made valuable contributions in the recent Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy against England, Ganguly believes the No. 3 slot still looks vulnerable, making Easwaran a strong contender.

Easwaran has been part of India’s overseas tours to Australia and England but has yet to debut. The 2025 series saw the opening combination settled, but after the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, the No. 3 role remained unsettled. India alternated between Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair, but neither could fully cement the spot. Sudharsan, in particular, scored just 140 runs in six innings at an average of 23.33, including two ducks.

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“Dad, I still haven’t found a place,” Easwaran reportedly told his father during the England tour. Despite this frustration, Ganguly insists the 29-year-old still has time. “He has age on his side. I still believe he will get his chance. Yashasvi, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Ravindra Jadeja have all scored runs. It’s only the No. 3 slot that looked a bit fragile. Maybe Easwaran will be tried there,” Ganguly told The Times of India.

Easwaran’s domestic record speaks volumes — 103 first-class matches, 7,841 runs at an average of 48.7, with 27 centuries. He is now eyeing another strong domestic season to force his way into contention ahead of the home Tests.

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His father also revealed words of encouragement from India’s current head coach. “Gautam Gambhir told my son, ‘You’re doing the right things. You’ll get your turn, and when you do, you’ll get a long run. I’m not the one who will push you out after one or two matches.’”

For Easwaran, the wait continues — but the door remains firmly ajar.