The grueling World Cup fixtures mean that two of India’s top players are about to be rested for the limited overs series against the West Indies. The series is slated to take place in the Caribbean and the United States as well.
Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah will be two of the names that would be absent from the side which would face the two-time World Champions for a series comprising of 3 ODIs and 2 T20s.
The players have been on a rigid schedule ever since the start of the IPL and would, therefore, be allowed some time off during the limited overs series. A senior BCCI Official made the following statement. He said:
“Virat and Jasprit will certainly be rested for the three-match T20Is and three-match ODI series. Virat has been playing since the start of Australia series and Bumrah’s workload management is also paramount. They will join the team before the Test series,”
The players would, however, return right before the start of the test series which would mark the beginning of the inaugural World Test Championship.
“With the first Test in Antigua starting August 22, there would be enough time for the key members in the World Cup squad to get much-needed rest,”
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