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Central Zone captain Dhruv Jurel and East Zone skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran are not playing the opening round of their respective Duleep Trophy matches in Bengaluru. In Jurel's absence, Rajat Patidar is leading Central Zone and Riyan Parag is leading East Zone.

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.