IND vs SA: 3 reasons why resting big names is the right move for Team India

#2. Strengthening the reserves of Team India

Youngsters like Venkatesh Iyer get another opportunity to prove their abilities for Team India

Keeping the future in mind, the decision to rest senior players will help the youngsters get some valuable experience under their belt. This, in turn, will ensure that there is a strong pool of talent ready to perform at the highest level when required for Team India.

The rise of the likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli has largely been the result of the rotational policy that governs Team India's squad selection. The Indian cricket teams that won three major ICC tournaments under MS Dhoni had youngsters like Sharma and Kohli who often bailed the team out of difficult situations.

Thus, the promotion of young talent ahead of the series against the Proteas sends a message to the players of the management's belief in their abilities. It also prepares them to take over the reins as and when necessary.

With the risk of injuries perennially plaguing the cricketers, strengthening the bench will give the management options to choose from in case of an injury to a senior player during the T20 World Cup in October.

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#1. Workload management of senior players

Senior players have to be protected from being overworked

Players such as Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah represent India in all formats of the game. While it is certainly a matter of pride, it also takes a toll on their bodies and impacts their performance.

Virat Kohli, for instance, has had a lacklustre IPL this season, averaging 22.73 in 16 games. Many attribute this to the workload Kohli has had to endure in recent years.

Keeping in mind the Test match against England as well as the other bilateral T20 series soon after, it is best to rest the senior players for the home series against South Africa.

Additionally, with the T20 World Cup commencing in October, it's imperative that the big names remain fit to shoulder the hopes of a billion fans in the tournament.