‘He won’t be in India's XI because of Rahul and…’ - Dinesh Karthik’s concern about Star batter ahead of Bangladesh series

On 14 December 2022, team India will kick off the two-match Test series in Bangladesh. Recently, they lost the three-match ODI series by 2-1. So, the Men in Blue will look to end the tour on a high by performing well in the Test series. However, Rohit Sharma will not be a part of the first match.

Abhimanyu Easwaran has been considered as his replacement. But, as per recent reports, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill might open the innings for India. Despite scoring big runs consistently in the domestic arena, Easwaran might miss another chance to represent India. Now, regarding the same matter, Dinesh Karthik opened up and shared his thoughts.

“He has been a very good servant for Bengal in the four or five seasons.”- Dinesh Karthik

While speaking on Cricbuzz, the veteran wicketkeeper batter of India said that Abhimanyu Easwaran has been a very good servant for Bengal in the last four or five seasons. He said: "Abhimanyu Easwaran has been around the circuit for some time now, has done really well, and now deservingly gets his opportunity.”

“He might not play in the XI because of KL Rahul and Shubman Gill... for sure they will open. I can promise you he's another guy who has been constantly banging at the door. He has been a very good servant for Bengal in the four or five seasons. His dad is someone who has a fantastic ground in Dehradun, have fond memories of going there. That kid is somebody who has worked so hard, I've seen him, I've played with him, practice with him. I have seen how hard he works,” Karthik added.

Karthik also thanked selectors for selecting Jaydev Unadkat for the squad as they considered his performances in the domestic arena. "Credit to the selectors for giving a lot of time to these performances that happen in domestic cricket because sometimes it can go unnoticed, it's good to see them getting noticed," Dinesh Karthik concluded.