New Delhi: Central Zone skipper Dhruv Jurel and East Zone captain Abhimanyu Easwaran aren’t taking part in the first spherical of the Duleep Trophy matches as a result of the duo aren’t 100 per cent match, TimesofIndia.com has learnt.“Jurel has picked up a groin niggle on the eve of the match and he has been requested to skip this match by the selectors,” a BCCI supply monitoring the developments informed TimesofIndia.com.“He’s additionally within the standbys of the Asia Cup squad and the selectors do not need to take any threat. Proper after the Asia Cup, India might be taking part in 4 Take a look at matches at dwelling and with uncertainty over (Rishabh) Pant’s damage, Jurel has been requested to not take any threat.”In the meantime, Abhimanyu Easwaran, who warmed the bench for the complete England tour and was appointed East Zone’s captain within the absence of injured Ishan Kishan, caught a flu on the morning of the match.It’s a main setback for Easwaran, who can be itching to get within the center and pile on the runs after enduring his time on the sidelines within the just lately concluded five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.Regardless of being a part of the India squad on a number of events now, Easwaran has not managed to make his debut and all he can do is proceed amassing runs like he has been in home cricket.Understandably, Easwaran can be itching to get within the center and pile on the runs after enduring his time on the sidelines within the UK.In Jurel’s absence, Madhya Pradesh’s Rajat Patidar, who led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to their first IPL trophy in 18 years, is captaining Central Zone. For East Zone, all-rounder Riyan Parag, who had captained Rajasthan Royals earlier this yr, is donning the captain’s armband.