“You don’t take rest during IPL…” Gavaskar told seniors to take frequent breaks

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar has questioned the commitment of India’s senior players, saying he “will not accept” cricketers playing the IPL without a break even if they skip international series.

Gavaskar made these comments after senior players Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant were rested for the upcoming ODI series against West Indies.

“Look, I don’t agree with this concept of players taking rest. Not at all. ‘You don’t take rest during the IPL, so why ask for it while playing for India? I don’t agree with that. You have to. Play for India. Don’t talk about rest,'” Gavaskar said on Sports Talk. .

“In T20 an innings is only 20 overs. It doesn’t take any toll on your body. In Test matches, it takes toll on mind and body, I get that. But I don’t think there is a big problem with that. T20 is cricket,” he added.

The former captain said it would be better if the BCCI intervened in this “relaxation policy”.

“I honestly think BCCI needs to look into this sabbatical concept. All Grade A cricketers have got very good contracts. They get paid for every match. Tell me if there is any company where the CEO or MDs get more time. Off?

“I think for Indian cricket to become more professional, a line needs to be drawn, and if you want to rest, lower your guarantees.

“Then you relax because you don’t want to play. But how can anyone say that I don’t want to play for the Indian team. That’s why I don’t accept the concept,” Gavaskar said.

The West Indies tour will also include five T20Is.

Shikhar Dhawan has been selected as the captain for the three ODIs against West Indies In the absence of regular captain Rohit.

Before the T20 World Cup to be held in Australia, the only ODIs that India will play are the matches in the West Indies. After the ODIs, India will play five T20Is against the West Indies in the Caribbean and the United States.