'Will Grab The Chance When It Comes' Says Abhimanyu Easwaran

Opening batsman Abhimanyu Easwaran, who is due to travel to England with the Indian team, said he is not too concerned about talks that he did not deserve to be called up for the tour.

"Everyone is entitled to his opinion. But I don't want to comment on it or even react to it," the batsman from Bengal told IANS. Former selector Sarandeep Singh had told IANS recently that he was surprised with Easwaran's selection.

"I am surprised with Easwaran's selection. I thought Prithvi Shaw is an experienced player at international level, and has played Tests. He is currently in form also. He should have been included. I would have even thought of Devdutt Padikkal, because you need to reward domestic performances too," said Singh, who was part of the previous selection committee.

But Easwaran, who had an ordinary outing in the last Ranji Trophy season, said he is mentally prepared to play in England. "This is really a big thing for me. I have experience of playing overseas. I have represented India 'A' team. Representing your country at the highest level is already enough of a motivation," Easwaran added.

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