Workload Management: Most World Cup bound India players feature in all IPL matches

'Workload management' of the World Cup bound India players was paramount for India captain Virat Kohli before the start of the IPL but most of them have ended up playing almost all matches in the cash-rich league.

With good three weeks left before India start their World Cup campaign, the fatigue factor may not be an issue for the two-time champions even though everyone will be keen to note how the fast bowling unit holds up.

The Indian skipper had indicated at the start of the tournament that if any of the players feel that they need rest, they should go for it keeping World Cup in mind.

"If I'm able to play 10, 12 or 15 games, it doesn't necessarily mean that the other guy can only play that many. My body might demand I play a certain number of games and I need to be smart about that and rest," Kohli had said before the IPL opener.

It was easier said than done in a league where private franchises would demand everything from their star players and it did happen that way.

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