Karun Nair And Abhimanyu Easwaran In Focus For Test Comeback After Virat & Rohit's Retirement
With senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli stepping back, this is the moment when youngsters and steady performers from the domestic level are being looked at with real seriousness.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 21: In a time when India's Test team is undergoing big changes, the focus is now on two players—Karun Nair and Abhimanyu Easwaran. These names are not new, but their return hopes bring a fresh feeling. With senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli stepping back, this is the moment when youngsters and steady performers from the domestic level are being looked at with real seriousness.
Bangar’s Belief In Karun Nair’s Return
Sanjay Bangar, the former batting coach of India, believes Karun Nair should play at number four. Nair, who made a triple century against England in 2016, has shown a great return in form. He played for Vidarbha and scored over 860 runs in the last Ranji Trophy season. Bangar’s strong words show how faith in domestic cricket is growing again in the Indian selection process.
Abhimanyu Easwaran’s Steady Wait For A Chance
Abhimanyu Easwaran has been around Indian cricket for more than five years but is still waiting to play his first Test match. Hailing from West Bengal, Easwaran has scored thousands of runs in domestic games. Now with the England tour coming, many experts like Bangar are saying this could be his big break. He may finally open the innings alongside Jaiswal if Rahul is pushed to the middle order.
A Look Back At Past Test Tours
In the late 1990s, especially during the Australia tour under Sachin Tendulkar’s captaincy, India also faced problems in selecting the right top-order players. But back then, the captain’s seat was not empty. Now, with no fixed captain and three senior players gone, the selectors are in a spot. The England tour is very important and might decide the future face of India’s Test squad.
Future Looks Bright With Right Choices
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and KL Rahul are likely to be part of the top four, but who plays where is still a question. Karun Nair, with his amazing form, and Easwaran, with his patience and scores, are now strong choices. Cricket fans are hoping for new energy and consistency. If selected, their performances will not only prove their hard work but also give India two strong players for the future.
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