‘Proper mentality monster’ - Netizens demand Abhimanyu Easwaran’s India selection following mammoth Irani Cup knock
Abhimanyu Easwaran scored 191 runs against Mumbai in the Irani Cup game.
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The ongoing Irani Cup clash has seen many performances from both Mumbai and Rest of India. From Ajinkya Rahane’s 97-run knock on day 1 to Sarfaraz Khan completing his double ton in the first innings, it was the turn of 29-year-old Abhimanyu Easwaran on day 4.
Representing the Rest of India, Abhimanyu Easwaran opened the innings for his side on day 3 of the clash and went on to bat almost until lunch on day 4. In an incredible showcase of resilience, Easwaran barely missed out on his double ton, scoring 191 runs in 292 deliveries.
His performance helped the Rest of India post a total of 400 runs by the time of lunch on day 4 of the clash. Easwaran’s performance against Mumbai urged many fans to come forward and back for his selection for the national team.
Many fans took to X (formerly known as Twitter) and shared their views on Easwaran getting neglected by several selectors over the years, he is yet to get his chance with the Indian team.
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It is worth noting that Easwaran has played 97 first-class matches so far, where he has managed to amass a whopping 7315 runs to his name and has maintained an average of 48.44 runs, with 25 centuries to his name.
Rest of India trail by 137 runs by lunch
Speaking of the ongoing Irani Cup clash between Mumbai and Rest of India, after Mumbai posted a total of 537 runs in the first innings, Rest of India have managed to reply in kind.
The side opened their innings with Ruturaj Gaikwad and Easwaran scoring nine and 191 runs, respectively. Sai Sudharsan added 32 runs on the board alongside Devdutt Padikkal, who scored 16, and Ishan Kishan, who scored 38 runs to his name.
Dhruv Jurel amassed 93 runs in 121 deliveries as Rest of India went to lunch with a total of 400 runs on the board and trailed Mumbai by 137 runs.
Here's how the fans reacted to Easwaran's performance
Most hundreds in first class cricket since Abhimanyu Easwaran's debut (among Indians)
— Soham⁶³ (@LongOff_____) October 4, 2024
40 - Cheteshwar Pujara
26 - Abhimanyu Easwaran
25 - Virat Kohli
25 - Priyank Panchal
23 - Hanuma Vihari
Now What has Abhimanyu got to do to get into National Side??#IraniCup pic.twitter.com/W7PzDZ0WhX
The basic difference between Abhimanyu Easwaran & Sarfaraz khan is PR.
— N (@filtered_heart) October 4, 2024
This blud #AbhimanyuEaswaran comes into bat as an opener and keeps batting till all the other 10 wickets are taken by the opposition. Proper mentality monster. India will lose out on a gem if they don't give this guy a chance asap.#IraniCup pic.twitter.com/Pmf14fOEHH
— Devansh (@AFC_Dev17) October 4, 2024
Abhimanyu Easwaran and Sarfaraz Khan don't understand the need of team India, they thinks they have to make double hundred or daddy hundreds to impress selectors but who will tell them nowdays team expects 20 of 10 balls not those daddy hundreds. pic.twitter.com/ILZPzPmqRC
— Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991) October 4, 2024
Just imagine a Mumbai batter with such stats and not getting selected in the Indian team !!#IraniCup @BCCI @BCCIdomestic #AbhimanyuEaswaran pic.twitter.com/0iqRCbOMC2
— Animesh Pateriya (@An1mEsH) October 4, 2024
PR works great in @BCCI
— krishna Sena (@kshitij007pal) October 4, 2024
Nobody is talking about @IndrajithBaba & Abhimanyu Easwaran despite their continued performance in the domestic cricket.
U can't ignore these performance @JayShah@bhogleharsha @cricketaakash @IrfanPathan @sports_tak
he’s not just knocking on the door but on the brink of breaking it down. No one deserves a chance more than him in the Indian team currently. Abhimanyu Easwaran, remember the name! pic.twitter.com/DMHYtlhRrD
— Not Shashwat (@kyayaarshash) October 4, 2024
If Abhimanyu Easwaran isn't picked as a backup opener for the BGT after this miraculous performance, it might send a big message to domestic players that their performances aren't being recognized. if he doesn't get selected now, when will he have the opportunity? pic.twitter.com/jVSoZpYGll
— Vipin Tiwari (@Vipintiwari952) October 4, 2024
It’s high time #AbhimanyuEaswaran was given his Test call up. He deserves a chance. For how long will he be made captain of India A type teams? He’s performed consistently. His 150 not out at a crucial time in the #IRANITROPHY has proved he is ready once again. @BCCI
— Amitoj Singh (@amitoj) October 4, 2024
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