With no foreign tours for the next one year, Easwaran's Test debut looks unlikely with N Jagadeesan being looked at as a potential third opener.
The Indian team's heavy reliance on all-rounders will be tested by a plucky Australia in the second ODI but the spotlight will continue to stay firmly on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, both of whom would look to turn back the clock with series-saving knocks in Adelaide on Thursday.
The grand comeback party of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma endured a quick 22-ball ending, and their lowkey outing reflected in India's seven-wicket defeat against Australia.
In a moment of poor judgment, Pant tapped the ball towards Ben Stokes at cover and set off for a non-existent single-only to be run out, leaving India at 248 for 5.
With over 500 runs, six crucial catches, the most by an Indian on the tour, Rahul led by example and lived up to his wiseman tag.
KL Rahul becomes second India batter after Vengsarkar to score more than one Test ton at Lord's
Former World Cup winner Yuvraj Singh led the accolades, hailing the team's 'serious temperament' and singling out the standout performers who defied the odds.
'Watching him bat this innings is like watching the MCC coaching manual in action.'
'As much as we may want, unka number itni aasani se nahi aayega (It's not going to be easy for Rahul)'
Rahul bemoans batting failures in ODI loss to South Africa
Ben Stokes, the man who had earlier lit up the field with a sensational century, didn't bowl a single over.
Sai was never under pressure as he is mentally very tough: Kotak
The Indian team also made history at Headingley in the series opener, with five centuries scored in a Test match.
After the proceedings began with light warm-up and catching, the action shifted to the nets where all batters had long stints in the nets while the other pace bowlers too put in the hard yards.
Karun Nair and Ravichandran Smaran made double hundreds as Karnataka gained upper hand over Kerala on the second day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match.
India captain Rohit Sharma has climbed to second place in the ICC men's ODI batting rankings, closing in on top-ranked Shubman Gill.
'There was a time when I was in a quality over quantity mindset in international cricket and did not hit enough balls. Now I am back to enjoying hitting a lot of balls in the nets.'
IMAGES from Day 4 of the 1st Test between England and India at Headingley in Leeds on Monday.
'Yeah, really pleasing, really happy and proud of the way we have all played and how we have represented our country.'
England lead 2-1 in the series and victory at Old Trafford would seal it.
Speaking in a video released by the BCCI, skipper Gill reflected on his second-innings century, calling it the most satisfying of his career so far.
India crushed West Indies by an innings and 140 runs inside three days in the first Test to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series, in Ahmedabad, on Saturday.
KL Rahul is optimistic about India's chances in the upcoming World Cup
Aus ODIs: Bumrah, Gill workload to be discussed, battle between Jaiswal and Abhishek
Rahul introduced spin early in the game as his slow bowlers, led by Krunal, wrecked havoc.
There is a school of thought that having done the hard yards in the England series, Karun Nair deserves an opportunity against a weaker opposition where a century could boost his career.
'A further assessment will be conducted at the conclusion of the series.'
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Rahul said his strong preparations during the rehabilitation period at the NCA helped him prepare for his return.
Shami's four-wicket burst sets up Bengal's eight-wicket win over Uttarakhand
Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul is all set to play for his franchise from the opening IPL game after getting all clear from the National Cricket Academy but he has been advised against wicket-keeping in the first few games.
'The wicket was a little spicy, so I was having a lot of fun batting.'
Earlier, after being 0-2 early in their second innings, India continued to battle on to frustrate England on day five, the tourists doing everything possible to keep the series alive on 322-4 at tea.
In a series finale defined by pressure and fine margins, the Indian dressing room found its anchor in an unexpected source - the Shri Shiva Rudrashtakam.
Test captain Shubman Gill also doesn't fit in the Indian T20 line-up, which has a settled top three in Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson and captain Suryakumar Yadav.
The Indian squad, which is expected to comprise 16 members, will be one of the trickiest ones in recent times as there is a debate around who the new captain should be.
KL Rahul has always been confident about keeping wickets in Tests
With the England series behind him, Rahul is soaking up every moment of fatherhood -- making up for lost time with Evaarah and cherishing the quieter joys of life off the field.
India wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel, who played in the fifth and final Test at The Oval against England in their last assignment, has been named Iyer's deputy.
LSG skipper KL Rahul said Mayank had complained of slight pain in his sides.
