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Senior India players refused rest for West Indies T20Is despite BCCI’s request

Several established Indian cricketers recently turned down management offers to sit out a five-match T20I series against the West Indies, choosing instead to remain available despite heavy international travel and workload concerns. The decision appears driven by fierce competition for spots in the national lineup, as veteran team members worry that giving younger prospects an opening could cost them their regular status.

The packed calendar, which recently included fixtures against Ireland, England, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, and Japan for the Asian Games, has left minimal recovery time before a subsequent tour of New Zealand featuring multiple formats.

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