"We played 17 games straight (at the IPL). For the most part, international T20s are after the Test series, and you've got to try and hit a yorker or a slower ball, and then go back to a Test series," Cummins said.

The announcement, made following a concise meeting involving BCCI secretary Jay Shah, chief selector Ajit Agarkar, and skipper Rohit Sharma, who reportedly joined virtually, confirms the composition of the formidable squad.