5 Indian players who should be protected during IPL 2019

#3 Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvi suffered a lower-back injury in IPL 2018

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been one of the most consistent performers for team India in the last couple of years. The pacer, who was always potent with the new ball, has added the skill of bowling at the death to his repertoire. He is extremely crucial to India's chances going into the World Cup. However, of late, he has struggled with injuries. Bhuvneshwar had back problems during IPL 2018 and missed some of the matches for Sunrisers Hyderabad. He aggravated the back injury during the tour of England and was subsequently ruled out of the Test series.

Even though Bhuvi seems to have gained full fitness now, the Indian team management will be wary of the fact that India does not have too many fast-bowling options apart from Bhuvi and Bumrah and thus Bhuvi's fitness will be of prime importance for the team before the World Cup.