The Impact Player rule has remained one of the most debated aspects of the Indian Premier League, with questions over its influence on team strategies, high-scoring contests and India's ability to develop quality all-rounders. Royal Challengers Bengaluru's batting coach and…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting coach Dinesh Karthik stated that removing the Impact Player rule before the end of the IPL cycle does not make sense. Speaking to Cricbuzz, Karthik acknowledged the regulation has lost relevance and hindered the development of Indian all-rounders, but insisted it should remain in place through the 2027 season.
Karthik argued that teams were built around a 12-player dynamic, making an abrupt return to an 11-player format unfair mid-cycle. He emphasized that major rule changes should only be introduced or discontinued at the beginning or end of tournament cycles.
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