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'Impact Player rule invaluable for young players,' says Prabhsimran Singh amid increased backlash to rule in IPL
April 09, 2026 6:52 pm
Prabhsimran acknowledged that while the rule has favoured batters and diminished the role of all-rounders in the team, younger players have a better possibility of getting a chance because of it.
Jos Buttler, Shane Watson join the chorus of critics for Impact Player rule in IPL: ‘Cricket has been 11-a-side for so long’
March 28, 2026 9:32 pm
For franchises, the Impact Player rule has also altered auction strategies. Instead of prioritising balance within a fixed XI, teams can now build squads with specialists, confident that in-game substitutions will cover tactical gaps.
Why RCB coach Andy Flower feels IPL's Impact Player rule is a 'good innovation'
March 27, 2026 7:35 pm
According to the former Zimbabwe player, the Impact Player rule was a "good innovation" as it offers tactical flexibility to teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
MS Dhoni on Impact Player rule in the IPL: I felt it wasn’t really needed at that time
March 25, 2025 12:37 pm
Former captain says more than the Impact Players it is it the comfort level of players that is contributing to big totals in the IPL
'Never been a big fan': AB de Villiers on Impact Player rule
January 07, 2025 6:23 pm
Since its inception, the Impact Player rule has come under criticism from a lot of players including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
IPL's Impact Player: Gainers, losers and India's takeaways ahead of T20 World Cup
May 10, 2024 5:18 pm
The Indian Express looks into the data to assess the advantages and disadvantages India will have in the World Cup in the USA and West Indies in June.
Impact Player at IPL - Yes or No? After Rohit Sharma voices concerns, Delhi Capitals Ricky Ponting weighs in
April 20, 2024 9:49 am
Former Australia captain says injuries to their main players have hampered their campaign, but expects David Warner to recover ahead of the clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Mumbai Indians become side to use Impact player the fastest as Dewald Brevis replaced Naman Dhir in 2nd over
April 02, 2024 12:53 pm
With Trent Boult striking twice in his first over, MI brought in Dewald Brevis in place of Naman Dhir who was dismissed off the last ball of the first over.
Did Rajasthan Royals bring in extra overseas player as fielding substitute? Here's what the rules say
March 29, 2024 10:31 am
Nandre Burger, as expected, had come in as the impact sub for Shimron Hetmyer for Rajasthan and then a couple of deliveries later, RR also bought in Rovman Powell, seemingly as a sub fielder.
Jhulan Goswami hopes impact player rule will be introduced in women's domestic cricket next season
May 05, 2023 8:18 pm
The impact player rule has heavily influenced this year's IPL since as many as 16 matches, or 26 innings, have witnessed scores of 200 or more being recorded, with the count of boundaries and sixes also increasing.
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