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Xtra Time Web Desk: Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on Friday felicitated Bengal star opener Abhimanyu Easwaran, commemorating his achievement of playing in 100th First-Class match.

CAB Hony Secretary Naresh Ojha, CAB Vice-President Amalendu Biswas, CAB Hony Treasurer Prabir Chakrabarty and CAB Hony Joint Secretary Debabrata Das felicitated Easwaran at the Bengal Cricket Academy in Kalyani.

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Mr Ojha presented Easwaran with a silver plaque and congratulated the batsman for this incredible achievement. Mr Chakrabarty presented Easwaran with a shawl. 

"We congratulate Abhimanyu for this incredible achievement. He has been in top form recently. We wish him best for the forthcoming matches. We hope he plays and brings success for India for a long time," Mr Ojha said.

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Easwaran was thrilled on being felicitated by CAB. He said, "I thank CAB for honouring me on my 100th First-Class match. I will aim to keep performing for my team."

Srimanta Mallick, Chairman CAB Observer Committee, conducted the felicitation perfectly. Mr Mallick heaped praise on Easwaran for achieving the feat. 

Bengal head coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla also congratulated Easwaran. The entire Bengal and Bihar team were present for the felicitation. All the players, support staff present applauded Easwaran's achievement.