The Curious Case of Abhimanyu Easwaran

Name	Abhimanyu Easwaran
Date of Birth	06-09-1995
Age	29
Playing Role	Batter
Bowling Style	RA Leg Spin
Batting Style	RH Opening Bat
Teams Represented	India A, India U23s, India Emerging Players, East Zone, Bengal

Abhimanyu Easwaran is one of Indian Domestic circuit’s most prolific and consistent openers in recent years. A technically sound right-handed batter, he has a formidable and consistent domestic career.

He made his first-class debut for Bengal at the age of 18 and has played over 100 FC matches for them, scoring close to 7800 runs at an average close to 49. He has scored 3000 runs during the period 2021-2025 which showcases his consistency and the ability to score big.

This has been highlighted during the domestic season of 2024-25 wherein he scored daddy hundreds with scores of 191, 157, 116, 127 and 200*

In List A cricket, Easwaran has amassed over 3,850 runs at an average of 47, with 9 centuries and 23 fifties to his name. He has a decent track record in T20 format scoring 976 runs at a strike rate of nearly 129, including a century and five fifties across 34 matches.

Easwaran has played 26 matches for India A, scoring 1,662 runs at 42.61, with six centuries and five half-centuries. His notable performances include a five-wicket haul on debut against New Zealand A. He also ranks second only to Gautam Gambhir in terms of centuries and aggregate runs for India A.

🏏 Career Highlights & Stats

• Debuted in first-class cricket in 2013, representing Bengal, and has since amassed over 7,800 FC runs in 103 matches at an average of 48.70, with 27 centuries and 31 fifties; his highest score being 233. 

🎯 On the Verge of a Test Cap

• First named in the India Test squad in 2021 for England and the WTC final; got official call-ups in 2022 and was included in the 2024–25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy squad in Australia.
• He has yet to earn his maiden Test cap despite being part of multiple squads and tours.

❓ So whats not working for Easwaran

Less Exposure to IPL and the Selectors Radar – He is not as flamboyant as other Indian openers who also have greater IPL exposure to showcase their hitting prowes.

Performance Under Pressure – While his performance in domestic games remains exquisite, his performances in crucial India A games (tours to Australia, England Lions) have been inconsistent.

Whats Next

Easwaran is 29 years old now and at some point this might be an obstacle for his inclusion but he has shown immense composure and keeps fighting in the Domestic Circuit showcasing his consistency. A few notable performances with the India A tours can turn the tide for this prolific batter.