Impact Sub rule has been the talk of the town since the beginning of IPL 2024, but mostly for the wrong reasons. The Impact Sub rule was introduced into the IPL model to provide more entertainment to cricket viewers, encourage more participation from Indian players. Which simultaneously reduce the difference between two teams. Although what the BCCI thought and what is happening are totally contrasting.
From Indian captain Rohit Sharma to Australian great Ricky Ponting, all are furious and want to abolish it immediately. But why has this rule come under scrutiny? BCCI added the Impact Sub rule in the 2023 IPL season for the first time. As mentioned with the intention to increase the participation of Indian players. But now, everyone is seeing the reality of the rule as it has almost demolished the all-rounders in IPL. Let’s have a look at all the strong reactions that we have seen on social media regarding this rule.
From legends to current top cricketers, everyone is showing discomfort with this rule
Cricketing heroes like Ricky Ponting and Rohit Sharma have already shown their discomfort with this rule. As they feel it is taking the soul and spirit out of the game. Not just them, emerging players like Mukesh Kumar and Mohammed Siraj are also having a problem with this rule. In a recent interview, Siraj laughingly said, “Please remove this Impact Sub thing,” although his laughter spoke volumes. As emerging players like him want to spend 20 overs in the game rather than getting substituted.
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Former legends have their own take!
Former India cricket captain Saurav Ganguly, and Delhi Capitals Director of Cricket, have their own opinions on this. Ganguly believes the Impact Rule doesn’t take out good all-rounders from the game, instead, he said the Impact Rule helps to subtract ‘average all-rounders’ from the game. Although his opinion didn’t get support, as players like Wasim Jaffer and his own DC player Axar Patel, who are clearly showing discomfort with this rule.
What will be the Future of IPL Impact Sub Rule in next season?
Since the Impact Rule is under scrutiny now, it will be no surprise to us if it gets subtracted from the next season. It ultimately brings more chances for the all-rounders, which we want to see more, rather than substitutions of players.
