Overview

• The uncapped Bengal opener was omitted from India’s squad for the two-Test home series against the West Indies beginning October 2 in Ahmedabad.
• Selection chief Ajit Agarkar explained that a backup opener was unnecessary for home conditions and signalled that Easwaran and Karun Nair are not in immediate plans.
• Krishnamachari Srikkanth said the decision may be linked to strong public remarks made by Easwaran’s father after the England tour.
• Easwaran has travelled regularly with the Test squad since 2022 without a debut, despite heavy first-class returns and mixed A-team and tour-game performances.
• Reporting indicates limited overseas tours in the near term and notes N Jagadeesan is being considered as a potential third opener.