• Bengal batter Abhimanyu Easwaran smashed a tremendous century against Uttar Pradesh in Ranji Trophy 2024-25.

  • Easwaran’s standout performance has reignited discussions about his potential selection for India’s squad for Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Fans call for Abhimanyu Easwaran’s inclusion in BGT 2024-25 squad after stellar Ranji Trophy century
Abhimanyu Easwaran slams a brilliant ton in Ranji Trophy (Image Source: X)

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Bengal’s top-order batter Abhimanyu Easwaran once again showcased his exceptional skills in first-class cricket, scoring a brilliant century in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024-25 match between Uttar Pradesh and Bengal. Easwaran’s standout performance has reignited discussions about his potential selection for Team India’s squad ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25. His impressive knock also served as a perfect response to being overlooked for the upcoming India vs. New Zealand Test series.

Outstanding consistency across competitions

Easwaran’s ton in the Ranji Trophy came after a disappointing first-innings score of 5. However, on Day 4, he displayed resilience, scoring a remarkable century during the morning session, marking his fourth consecutive hundred in first-class cricket. Prior to this, he hit back-to-back centuries in the second and third games of the Duleep Trophy, followed by another impressive performance in the Irani Cup. His current run in the Ranji Trophy continues this exceptional streak.

With a batting average of 160 over his last 8 innings and 133.86 across his last 10, Easwaran’s form is nothing short of extraordinary. Despite his recent exclusion from the India vs. New Zealand Test series, where selectors opted for only two openers, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal, Easwaran’s current performances have bolstered his case to be selected over Ruturaj Gaikwad for the India vs. Australia Test series.

Fans push for Easwaran’s selection in the BGT squad

Cricket fans have taken to social media to applaud Easwaran’s superb batting display, urging the BCCI to consider him as a reserve opener for the BGT 2024-25. Currently, the Indian squad features Rohit and Jaiswal as the main opening options, while Shubman Gill has been moved to the number 3 slot in red-ball cricket. Easwaran’s consistent run makes him a solid candidate to be India’s backup opener for the upcoming series in Australia. Given Gaikwad’s struggles with form, Easwaran’s prolific run-scoring could give him the edge.

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