Overview

• Left out of India's squad for the home Tests against West Indies, Easwaran remains uncapped despite multiple prior call-ups.
• He acknowledged the snub "does hurt" but said his family, friends and coach keep him grounded as he readies for the domestic season.
• Focusing on controllables, he says he is working on a couple of new shots to elevate his batting this season.
• Bengal have named him captain for 2025–26, with their Ranji campaign opening on October 15 against Uttarakhand and a squad that includes Mohammed Shami and Akash Deep.
• The 30-year-old opener has 105 first-class matches for 7,954 runs at 48.50, has featured for India A and Rest of India, and was a bench option on the England tour as others debuted.