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Central Zone captain Dhruv Jurel and East Zone skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran missed the Duleep Trophy quarterfinals, which began on Thursday, due to a fever and a groin niggle, respectively.

Abhimanyu Easwaran's wait for his Test debut extends beyond 961 days, despite multiple call-ups and team tours. While 15 other players have debuted since his initial selection, Easwaran remains a reserve, witnessing leadership changes and younger players being preferred. His patience is being tested, having been part of major Test series without getting a chance to play.