Former India batter and IPL captain Ajinkya Rahane calls for the Indian Premier League’s Impact Player rule to be removed. Citing its effect on team strategy and player development, Rahane says the rule has “no use” and should be taken out, aligning with wider criticism among some captains and former players.
Rahane argues that the rule reduces opportunities for all-rounders by encouraging franchises to swap in an extra batter or bowler at key moments, rather than fully using players in their primary roles. He adds that teams can benefit when matches reach late overs at low scores but end up posting much higher totals after using the impact player.
Across outlets, the reporting focuses on Rahane’s reasoning and his broader concern that the rule limits growth—particularly of bowling and batting all-rounders—within Indian cricket. While the articles note the rule is currently scheduled to continue until 2027, they also reflect uncertainty about whether it could be changed or removed in future seasons.
