Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma and his wife Ritika Sajdeh have welcomed a baby boy, expanding their family with their second child. While details about the birth are yet to be confirmed, fans eagerly await an official announcement from the couple. Rohit's absence from the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy has sparked speculation about his availability as captain, leaving vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah to potentially lead the team. This also opens the door for a new opener, with both Abhimanyu Easwaran and KL Rahul in contention for the role. Fans and the cricketing fraternity eagerly await Rohit's updates on his son's birth and his availability for the highly awaited tournament.
After being dropped from BCCI central contracts, wicket-keeper batsman Ishan Kishan is set to make his return to the India A team for two four-day 'Tests' against Australia A. Kishan, who was leading Jharkhand in the Ranji Trophy, will also play an intra-squad match with the senior Indian team. The squad for the series is yet to be announced, with either Ruturaj Gaikwad or Abhimanyu Easwaran expected to captain the team.
Despite being continuously ignored for the Indian squad, former India A captain Abhimanyu Easwaran keeps proving his worth as he hits his fourth successive century in first-class cricket. With an average of 70-plus and over 1000 runs in just 16 innings this year, the 29-year-old is certainly proving to be a strong candidate for the India A team. However, even if he had been selected for the first Test against New Zealand, his opportunities would have been limited due to Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal's performances at the top.
On the third day of the Irani Cup match, Abhimanyu Easwaran of ROI displayed an impressive performance, scoring an unbeaten 151 off 212 balls. His innings, which included 12 fours and a six, helped ROI reach a total of 289 for four in their first innings. This was Easwaran's third consecutive first-class century this season and proved to be crucial for his team, as they had lost their captain Ruturaj Gaikwad early on.
Abhimanyu Easwaran, the Rest of India vice-captain, scored a flawless hundred against Mumbai in the Irani Cup, solidifying his position in the race for India's backup Test opener. The seasoned 29-year-old showcased his skills with his 26th First-Class hundred, amid stiff competition from fellow RoI teammates Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sai Sudharsan. As selectors gear up for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Easwaran's timely reminder of his abilities and consistent performances this season make a strong case for his inclusion in the Test squad. With the India A tour to Australia just around the corner, the race for the third opener's slot is expected to intensify.
The Duleep Trophy 2024 match is set to commence with an exciting face-off between two star-studded teams, India A and India B, led by Shubman Gill and Abhimanyu Easwaran respectively. The match will take place at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, and features a strong batting line-up for both teams with talented players like KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant and Mayank Agarwal. In bowling, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan and Kuldeep Yadav will be the ones to watch out for in India A, while Washington Sundar and R Sai Kishore will have a crucial role to play for India B.