Matches Virat Kohli Should Play (and Leave) Before World Cup 2019 - By Tournament

Indian Premier League - 14 T20's in the group stage, 2-3 T20's in the knockouts

Virat Kohli values RCB, the franchise he's played with since the inaugural season, quite highly.

Virat Kohli is as passionate about his franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore, as he is about his state team Delhi. But like most big players, Virat is more passionate about his country, and would not want to miss out on the opportunity to represent Indian in full fitness at the World Cup, owing to a hectic schedule.

The IPL season in 2018 was so hectic that it deprived Virat an opportunity to play England's county season due to injury. The injury troubled him again during the Lord's Test match last month, and can trouble him again if he doesn't limit his IPL exposure.

Virat Kohli, as well as most certain members of India's World Cup squad, should limit their IPL participation only to practice.

While it would be ideal for the Indian squad to start preparing in England one month before the World Cup, Virat should not play more than a maximum of four-five games during IPL 2019.

The players, as well as BCCI must ensure that their core squad only uses a handful of games during the IPL as a practice opportunity against world-class oppositions.