‘Dad, I still haven’t found a place’: Abhimanyu Easwaran’s father reveals emotional chat after final Test snub, shares Gautam Gambhir’s promise | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: India’s Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy marketing campaign resulted in dramatic trend at The Oval, the place Shubman Gill’s transitional facet secured a 2–2 draw over England with a thrilling six-run win within the fifth Test. But whereas the sequence was a showcase of resilience and experimentation, it additionally left heartbreak for some within the squad — none extra so than Abhimanyu Easwaran.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The 29-year-old batter, who travelled with the crew for your entire five-match sequence, didn’t make the taking part in XI even as soon as, regardless of impressing in two India A video games earlier than the tour. As the final Test approached, accidents to key gamers and a shifting crew mixture appeared to open a door. But the decision by no means got here.

Speaking to Vickey Lalwani on his YouTube channel, Easwaran’s father, Ranganathan Parameshwaran Easwaran, revealed his son’s frustration.“He was pissed off because he wasn’t picked. When I called him, he said, ‘Dad, I still haven’t found a place,’” Ranganathan mentioned.

Despite the snub, Easwaran shortly refocused on the home season. “He’ll fly to Bengaluru for Duleep Trophy prep, spend 10–12 days there, come back to Dehradun for a bit, then head back. He was disturbed, but he said, ‘I’ve lived my dream for 23 years, and not getting picked for one or two matches won’t shatter that.’”Ranganathan additionally disclosed a dialog between his son and head coach Gautam Gambhir that has stored the batter’s spirits excessive.“Gambhir told him, ‘You’re doing the right things. You’ll get your turn and a long run. I’m not the one to push you out after one or two matches.’ The entire coaching team assured him he’ll get his due,” Ranganathan mentioned.