Impact Player rule

Former Aussie Star Shane Watson Criticises IPL Impact Player Rule For Halting All-Rounder Progress

Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has pointed fingers at the Impact Player rule in the Indian Premier League (IPL), claiming it has significantly slowed the development of Indian all-rounders, particularly their bowling skills.

Nov 05, 2025, 19:14 PM IST

‘Have Another Rule’: Glenn Phillips’ Honest Verdict On Impact Player Rule In IPL

It essentially gives teams the license to go hard from ball one with the cushion of an extra batter in the form of an Impact Player. Similarly, teams can also bring in a specialist bowler instead of an all-rounder.

Mar 27, 2025, 22:54 PM IST

'I Felt It Wasn't Really...': MS Dhoni Gives His Verdict On Impact Player Rule In IPL

Many experts and former cricketers feel that the Impact Player Rule is affecting the growth of all-rounders as teams tend to choose big-hitting batters for this role.

Mar 25, 2025, 16:03 PM IST

Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head To Open; THIS Player Comes In As Impact Player: Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Predicted Playing XI For IPL 2025

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) had a terrific IPL 2024 campaign as they finished as runners-up. They lost the final match to Kolkata Knight Riders. Take a look at SRH’s predictedpPlaying XI for IPL 2025.

Mar 19, 2025, 15:09 PM IST

Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser McGurk To Open; Mohit Sharma In As Impact Player: Delhi Capitals’ Predicted Playing XI For IPL 2025

Star player Harry Brook has been ruled out from IPL 2025 and as per reports, KL Rahul will also miss few games due to the birth of his child. Ahead of the IPL 2025, take a look at Delhi Capitals’ predicted playing XI.

Mar 16, 2025, 15:30 PM IST

Ruturaj Gaikwad To Open, MS Dhoni To Bat Down The Order: CSK's Predicted Playing XI For IPL 2025

Fans will witness MS Dhoni in action for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL 2025. Under the leadership of Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK will look to clinch their sixth title in the Indian Premier League. Take a look at CSK’s predicted playing XI for IPL 2025.

Mar 12, 2025, 16:38 PM IST

Rohit Sharma To Open With THIS Player, Trent Boult In As Impact Player: Mumbai Indians' Predicted Playing XI For IPL 2025

Hardik Pandya, who is the captain of the Mumbai Indians, had a below average IPL 2024 and this year he will look to contribute with both the bat and ball. Pandya is likely to bat at number 6 position for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2025.

Mar 12, 2025, 13:11 PM IST

Why Rinku Singh Was Not Picked In Team India's Squad For T20 World Cup 2024?

The root cause of Rinku's omission can be traced back to the revolutionary 'Impact Player' rule introduced in the IPL 2023.

Apr 30, 2024, 19:31 PM IST

Jhulan Goswami Predicts After IPL 2023 Impact Player Rule May Feature In Upcoming WPL

The impact player rule was first introduced in IPL 2023 and was initially used in last year's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

May 06, 2023, 15:37 PM IST

'No Fielding, No Scoring...', Sunil Gavaskar Points Out Why Batsmen Coming In As Impact Players Are Failing To Score Big

Gavaskar stated in an interview with Star Sports that Rayudu cannot be expected to only bat and not field.

Apr 28, 2023, 19:11 PM IST

What Is Impact Player Rule? All You Need To Know About New Rule To Be Enforced In IPL 2023

Ahead of IPL 2023, here's a detailed explainer on Impact Player rule, a non-mandatory tactical move that gives all ten teams the scope to surprise opponent.

Mar 30, 2023, 14:44 PM IST

From Impact Player To DRS For Wides, No-Balls - What Are New Rule Changes To Be Implemented In IPL 2023?

The introduction of these new rules will change the cognitive powers of teams, according to the head coach of a team.

Mar 28, 2023, 15:57 PM IST

What is 'IMPACT player rule' in IPL 2023? - Check Details

Also, there will be no change in the implementation of the Impact Player rule if "a delayed start reduces the total amount of overs available to both sides to less than 20 overs per innings prior to the commencement of the match".

Dec 25, 2022, 14:46 PM IST