With the final spot in the World Test Championships at stake, India are currently hosting England in a bilateral series consisting of four Tests, five T20Is and three ODIs.

“I do believe you need a break from international cricket at some point. After the England series, yes they go into the IPL. Again after the IPL, a couple of weeks off is a must,” Ravi Shastri told Star Sports.

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“Because in these quarantines, in these bubbles, it is mentally draining. You are a human, at the end of it all.”

The 14th edition of the IPL will held between April and May this year. The Indian team showed its great bench strength when the injury-hit team without its regular performers including skipper Virat Kohli, notched up an incredible 2-1 win over Australia last month.

“As far as this team goes, this team takes pride in its performance. We will take it one step at a time. Every series is important. Every format is important,” Shastri said.

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