Abhimanyu Easwaran's father revealed his son's frustration at not being selected for a single Test match during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series, despite strong performances beforehand. Easwaran, though disappointed, is now focused on preparing for the Duleep Trophy. Encouragement from head coach Gautam Gambhir, promising him a fair opportunity, has helped maintain his spirits.
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