Abhimanyu Easwaran is gearing up for the upcoming Australia A series. Easwaran was selected for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England but did not get a chance to play there. The Bengal batter has been one of the most consistent performers in domestic cricket and has been named in the India squad on several occasions, but his debut opportunity is still awaited.
But now, while speaking to Hindustan Times, Easwaran said that he wants to stay focused and forget about what has happened in the past.
“My job is to score runs as much as I can and I am looking forward to that against Australia A. I am hungry for runs and don’t want to remember what has happened. I want to start afresh,” he said.
India A will play against Australia A in two unofficial Test matches, with the first starting on Tuesday in Lucknow.
Reflecting on the conditions, Easwaran said: “I enjoyed batting on the pitch here on two previous occasions. I would like to continue that against Australia A.”
So far in his career, Easwaran has played 103 first-class matches, scoring 7,841 runs at an average of 48.70. His record includes 27 centuries and 31 fifties, with a highest score of 233.
Looking ahead, the right-hander said he is not thinking too much about the future and is only focused on the upcoming Australia A series.
“I don’t plan too far ahead and my current focus is on the India A matches. I will try to make use of the opportunity. I enjoy my cricket. I always try to keep improving my skills, get fitter, work on my game and don’t bother much about selection in the India team as this isn’t in my control. Playing for India is everyone’s dream and I am doing my job honestly towards achieving that goal,” he said.
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