'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 en

Teams are travelling with extended squads due to the Covid-19 pandemic and this has resulted in reserve players standing a chance at making it to the playing XI. A number of reserve players got catapulted to the main squad in India's tour of Australia earlier this year.

"I am prepared for every single game, even though I am among the standby players. I will be ready when I am called upon," he added.

"I know the conditions are challenging for batsmen in England but as players we have to enjoy these challenges. It is about battling and believing in yourself. The English conditions require some adjustments on which I had been working with my coach," said Easwaran, who had been training for the last 20 days in his hometown of Dehradun.

"I have to be disciplined with my approach, if and when I get a chance to play. That will be the key because there will be a lot of movement," he added. Easwaran credited former India captain Rahul Dravid for guiding him in India A squad.

"Rahul Dravid has taught a lot of things. The best part was that he gave me a lot of confidence. He asked me to be prepared for different conditions and gave me insights into how to tackle different situations," he said.