5 Reasons why the Sri Lanka series is a make or break for Abhinav Mukund’s career

Abhinav Mukund after getting out for a duck

#3 India have established openers

Getting a berth in the Indian team or for that matter any team is no cakewalk for any player. The competition is cut throat in the domestic circuit and every other player is eyeing for a spot in the Indian team.

There’s no dearth of batting talent in India and the records created by Indian batsmen over the years exemplifies it. Even with loads of runs in their kitty, the likes of Priyank Panchal and Manpreet Juneja have to warm the benches.

It will be difficult for him to find a place in the team as India already has two established openers in K.L Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan. Nevertheless, if he goes on to play a Test match, he has to grab the opportunity with hands.