Abhimanyu Easwaran's wait for his India Test debut extends to 961 days, sparking criticism from his father, Ranganathan, and former coach Arun Lal. Despite consistent performances, Easwaran was overlooked for the fifth Test against England, while Karun Nair received a chance. Ranganathan expressed his son's disappointment, questioning selection criteria favoring IPL performances over Ranji Trophy success.
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