The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee has often been questioned for selecting Test players on the basis of their white-ball and IPL performances.

Abhimanyu Easwaran, a domestic cricket stalwart, continues to wait for his Test cap despite being a consistent performer with the bat.

In the recently picked India squad for the two-match West Indies Test series, several players were not selected despite being part of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy squad. Abhimanyu Easwaran is one among them

BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar gave a clear answer on why opening batter Abhimanyu Easwaran was not included in the 15-member squad for the upcoming Test series against West Indies.

Rajat Patidar, who led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to IPL title earlier this year, is leading Central Zone in their quarterfinals against NorthEast Zone.

In Ishan Kishan's absence, Bengal opener Abhimanyu Easwaran, who didn't get a game during India's five-match Test tour of England, will captain East Zone while all-rounder Riyan Parag will serve as the side's vice-captain.

Despite both Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair struggling at no. 3, the player was ignored by the team management during the recently-concluded five match Test series against England.

India vs England: While many heroes emerged from the recently-concluded India vs England series, there were some players who remained in the shadow

Mohammed Shami, Akash Deep, and Abhimanyu Easwaran have been included in the East Zone squad for the Duleep Trophy, starting on August 28 in Bengaluru.

India vs England: Some players have been warming the bench throughout the series like Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Abhimanyu Easwaran