The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will be reexamining the two-bouncer and impact player rule before the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025, potentially impacting the Indian Premier League (IPL). Originally introduced on a trial basis during India’s domestic T2??0 competitions, the rule was also implemented in the 2024 edition of the IPL. It was particularly advantageous for bowlers on flat pitches with short boundaries, especially with the introduction of the impact player rule. Notably, international cricket limits bowlers to just one bouncer per over.

Ongoing debate on Impact player rule

According to the Cricbuzz report, The off-season has sparked extensive discussions about the impact player rule, with various opinions emerging from broadcasters, franchises, and players. The future of both the impact player and two-bouncer rules in the SMAT remains uncertain. The outcomes of this tournament are expected to play a significant role in determining whether these ru?les will be retained for the IPL.

“We recognize the importance of the Impact Player and two-bouncer rules, but no final decision has been made.” A state cri??cket unit official remarked? was quoted as saying by the Cricbuzz.

Understanding the Impact player rule

The BCCI introduced the impact player rule before the last season, requiring teams to announce a playing XI plus a 12th player after the toss. This 12th player could be substituted for any of the original XI during the match. Although the rule aimed to add a dynamic element to the game, many players expressed concerns that it diminished the role of all-rounders. While some cricket experts and support staff have voiced support for the rule, the majority of opinions have been critical.

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Context of the two-bouncers rule

The two-bouncer rule permits bowlers to deliver two bouncers per over in limited-overs games, whereas the ICC allows only one bouncer per ove?r in these formats, with two permitted in multi-day matches. The BCCI introduced this rule to strike a balance between bat and ball, but they are now reassessing its viability. The two-bouncer rule had a limited impact in its debut season, as it was overshadowed by other playing conditions and the aggressive strategies employed by batters, bolstered by the flexibility provided by the impact player rule. The season witnessed record-breaking scores, leading to criticism from various quarters, particularly regarding the impact player rule, which some believed undermined the role of all-rounders.

Upcoming decisions on key rules

The SMAT 2025 is slated to run from November 23 to December 15, and state associations are eagerly awaiting the BCCI’s decisions on the impact player and two-bouncer rules. Although the BCCI has already distributed the playing conditions and other documents for the domestic season, specific conditions for SMAT have not yet been provided. The report further stated that, the BCCI has assured state units that the “Men’s T20 Playing Conditions will be shared shortly.” The BCCI is expected to finalize its decisions regarding the playing conditions and retention rules by early Sep??tember.

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to convene with Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners on Wednesday evening to deliberate on the contentious ‘Impact Player’ rule. According to a one-page, five-point agenda shared with the franchise owners, reaching a consensus on this rule, which has divided the cricket community, is a top priority.

Meeting details

Initially reported by Cricbuzz, this crucial meeting will take place on July 31 at 7:30 pm at the BCCI office, located on the fourth floor of the Wankhede Stadium Complex. The ‘Impact Player’ rule, introduced a few years ago, has been a polarizing topic within the IPL ecosystem.

Diverging opinions

Notably, the cricketing community, including players and coaches, largely opposes the ‘Impact Player’ rule, while broadcasters, who have invested over INR 48,000 crore into the league, strongly support its continuation. The BCCI remains undecided, acknowledging both the rule’s potential to provide more opportunities for Indian players and the concerns about its impact on the development of all-rounders.

Possible outcomes

There are indications that the BCCI might consider eliminating the rule from the Syed Mushtaq Ali dom??estic T20 competition, where it was first tested. A final decision has yet to be made, but a resolution is expected in the coming days.

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Other Agenda Items

Player Regulations: The primary?? agenda item is a discussion on IPL player regulations, including the following:

• Players Retention / Right to Match
• Salary Cap (Auction Purse, Incremental Performance Pay & Match Fee)
• Big Auction
• Capped to Uncapped Players
• Player Trade / Player Loan

Overseas players and additional topics

The agenda also includes discussions on overseas players, IPL gaming rights, and IPL central merchandising. The final item allows for the co?nsideration of any other business matters related to the IPL.

Incremental performance pay

One noteworthy topic is the potential for incremental pay increases for performing players each year. However, there is no mention of extending the auction cycle from the existing three years to five years. This meeting is expected to be pivotal in shaping the future of the ‘Impact Player’ rule and other critical aspects of the IPL, with stakeholders eagerly awaiting the outcomes of these discussions.

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Though the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction is distant, excitement is already stirring, particularly with the forthcoming major auction. This auction necessitates all franchises to re-enter their players into the auction pool, while al?lowing retention of a select few. The guidelines for player retention are currently being debated, adding to the anticipation.

BCCI kicks off retention process

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has initiat??ed preparations for the retention strategy. IPL franchis?es have proposed increasing the number of players they can retain for the upcoming three seasons. Opinions vary among teams on the number of players that should be retained.

Franchises push for more retentions

As reported by Cricbuzz, a majority of the 10 IPL teams have asked for a higher number of player reten??tions compared to the last cycle. In 2021, the BCCI permitted the retention of up to four players, with specific limits on Indian and? overseas players. This year, franchises are advocating for more retentions, with some suggesting up to eight, while a few prefer no retentions at all.

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Varied opinions on retentions and salary cap

BCCI Acting CEO and IPL head Hemang Amin has recently had a chat with franchise CEOs to take their perspectives on the retention policy and the salary cap for the next three years. Most franchises have requested retaining five to seven players, with one suggesting eight, while a few teams favor no retentions and only RTMs. The BCCI has committed to announcing its final decisions at the upcoming owners’ meeting. Further, team CEOs were also asked about the player purse, with differing opinions. The general consensus suggests a salary cap between INR 110-120 crore, with a possible increase of INR 20 crore. Not to mention, the current cap is INR 100 crore.

Impact player rule discussion

Additionally, discussions have also engaged around the Impact Player rule. While media right??s holders se?emed to be favourable, the coaching staff is not satisfied. Reports suggests that the IPL governing body is expected to retain the Impact Player rule for the time being.

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Renowned Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has aligned himself with the viewpoint expressed by the captain of the Indian cricket team, Rohit Sharma, regarding the Impact Player regulation in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.

Virat Kohli expresses his opinion

During an interview on Jio Cinema, Kohli emphasized the necessity for the Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) in India to reassess the recent regulation, which, in his opinion, has significantly disrupted the equilibrium of the sport. Kohli underscored that not all bowlers possess the exceptional abilities demonstrated by players like Jasprit Bumrah or Rashid Khan, who exhibit remarkable skillfulness?? an?d resilience in preventing boundaries.

“I agree with Rohit. Entertainment is one aspect of the game but there is no balance,” Kohli said on Jio Cinema.

“I think it has disrupted the balance and a lot of people are feeling this way, not just me,” he added.

“Not every team has a Bumrah or the mystery of Rashid Khan,” he concluded.

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Kohli’s remarkable performance in IPL

Kohli has an illustrious IPL career, having featured in 250 matches and amassing 7924 runs. His impressive stats include 8 centuries and 55 hal?f-centuries, making him the record holder for the most runs and centuries in IPL history. Currently leading the season with 661 runs in 13 matches, he holds the prestigious orange cap with an average of 66 and a strike rate of 155.

In addition to his IPL achievements, Kohli boasts remarkable international records. Across all formats, he has showcased his prowess, featuring in 113 Test matches and accumulating 8848 runs at an average of 49, including 29 centuries and 7 double centuries. In ODIs, he has participated in 292 matches, scoring 13848 runs, with an astonishing 50 centuries to his name. Moreover, Kohli hailed as the “chase master,” holding the record for the most runs (4037) in T20 internationals, with an impressive average of 52.

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The ‘Impact Player’ rule permits teams to make a substitution in their playing XI during an Indian Premier League (IPL) match, allowing them to enhance their lineup????s strategically.

The rule, introduced in 2023, has recently ignited a debate within the cricketing community. Notable players such as Rohit Sharma, Axar Patel, Mukesh Kumar, David Miller, Mitchell Starc and Mohammed Siraj have expressed concerns about the Impact Sub-rule, while others have voiced their support. Former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri has contributed his perspective to this ongoing discussion??.

Ravi Shastri shares his opinion about the Impact Player rule

While talking to Ravichandran Ashwin on his YouTube channel, Shastri expressed his support for the Impact Player rule in the IPL, highlighting its role in creating exciting match endings. Shastri emphasized the necessity of adapting to evolving circumstances and noted the prevalence of similar practices in other sports. He stressed the positive impact of the rule, particularly in generating tighter finishes in matches. Referring to the numerous closely contested games witnessed in the previous year’s IPL, Shastri highlighted the rule’s significant influence.

“The Impact Player is good. You have to evolve with the times. You know, it happens in other sports as well. It’s got tighter finishes. You have to evolve with the times and I think it’s a good rule. You saw the number of tight finishes we had in last year’s IPL. So, you know, it has made a big difference,” Shastri told Ashwin on his YouTube ch??annel, as quoted by TOI.

Shastri further added that when a new rule is introduced, there’s typically initial scepticism as people search for reasons it might fail. Nevertheless, as time passes and fans witness high scores like 200 and 190, their viewpoints will likely change, leading them to reassess their opinions on the rule based on its results.

“You know when any new rule comes in, there will be…people will try and justify why that’s not right. But in time when you see the scores – 200 and 190 – and then like you mentioned individuals grabbing that opportunity and making the most of it, people will start re-looking at how they think about it,” the 61-year-old stated.

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Jay Shah cites the Impact Player rule as a non-permanent test

Amidst the intense debate surrounding this rule, BCCI secretary Jay Shah shared his views on it. Speaking to the media at the BCCI headquarters in M??umbai, Shah described the Impact Player rule as an experiment and emphasized that i?t was intended to be temporary. He indicated that the Board would engage in discussions with players, franchises, and broadcasters to determine the future of this rule.

“Impact Player is like a test case. We have implemented it slowly. The biggest advantage of it is that two Indian players are getting a chance [in each game], which is the most important. We will consult with the players, franchises, broadcasters [and take a call]. This is not permanent [but] I am not saying that it will go,” Shah told the media.

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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) star fast bowler, Mitchell Starc, emerged as a key figure in the team’s recent triumph over Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 51st match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Starc’s remarkable performance with the ball played a pivotal role in KKR’s victory at the Wankhede Stadium.

KKR bowlers dominate low-scoring encounter

In a match characterized by low scores, KKR’s bowling unit displayed exceptional prowess, restricting MI to a mere 145 runs in pursuit of KKR’s modest total of 169. Starc’s contribution was particularly noteworthy, as he claimed four wickets while conceding 33 runs in his 3.5 overs spell.

Mitchell Starc voices concerns over Impact Player rule

Despite his stellar performance, Starc took the opportunity to express his reservations regarding the Impact Player rule, a subject of considerable debate in the IPL 2024 season. Notably, this rule permits ?teams to utilize a substitute player during a match, potentially altering the course of the game.

Impact player rule’s influence on IPL dynamics

Starc highlighted how the Im??pact Player rule has influenced team compositions and match strategies, leading to higher-scoring encounters in the tournament. He emphasized the significance of tactical considerations, particularly in light of the absence of such a rule in ??international cricket.

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Looking ahead to T20 World Cup 2024

As attention shifts towards the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, Starc speculated on the implications of the absence of the Impact Player rule in international competitions. He suggested that captain??s would need to adapt their tactics accordingly, considering the differences in playin??g conditions and regulations.

“The impact player rule changes things a fair bit. Everyone gets to bat a lot deeper having a batting and a bowling XI. I guess there’s a lot made of that rule and there’s been a lot of high scores, which is the nature of the wickets and the grounds we play on here. Impact player rule has had a fair part to play in that, when you are going to have batters and batting all-rounders come in at Nos 8 or 9, it’s a long batting lineup,” sai?d Starc while talking to media after MI vs KKR clash.

Starc calls for tactical adaptation

While acknowledging the role of the Impact Player rule in shaping IPL dynamics, Starc also? credited the quality of batting displayed by players. He stressed the need for teams to adopt a strategic approach, balancing aggressive batting with tactical awareness in order to succeed in the tournament.

“There’s no fear in the powerplay when all you have to do is clear the infield and score runs. Certainly, there has been some really good batting, don’t get me wrong, it’s not just the rules that play a part there,” added Starc.

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Initially met with scepticism, the ‘Impact Player’ rule permits teams to substitute one member of their playing XI during a match in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Over time, franchises have embraced the concept of a 12-a-side co?ntest, leveraging the rule to bolster their lineups and strategically sideline specialist all-rounders.

Introduced in 2023, the rule has recently ignited a debate within the cricketing community. Notable players such as Rohit Sharma, Axar Patel, Mukesh Kumar, Ryan ten Doeschate and Mohammed Siraj have expressed reservations about the Impact Sub-rule, suggesting that it diminishes the role of players. Adding to the discussion, South African cricketer David Miller has shared his perspective on this rule.

David Miller expresses his disappointment with the Impact Player rule

The use of this rule in IPL 2024 has resulted in a notable surge in high-scoring matches. Five of the six highest totals ever recorded in the IPL have occurred during the ongoing season, with teams consistently surpassing the 220-run mark. However, this rule has failed to garner favour from a Gujarat Titans (GT) batter.

Prior to GT’s encounter with the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Miller echoed Rohit’s sentiments regarding the impact player rule during the pre-match press conference. He expressed his lack of enthusiasm for the rule, emphasizing his belief that cricket is ultimately a game of eleven players and should remain as such.

“The impact player rule, I am not a big fan of it. IPL has been a trial and is creating a lot of hype around it. The game of cricket has always been of 11 players. As Rohit mentioned, it is not the same in international cricket so we should keep the same,” Mi??ller said du??ring the pre-match press conference.

“It’s like having six bowlers and eight batters and taking the all-rounders out of contention. I don’t know what they’re going to decide if they want to keep it, but it is difficult for certain allrounders to bowl,” the 34-year-old added.

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Miller’s performance in IPL 2024

Despite leading his team to victory with an impressive performance, Gujarat’s hard-hitter, Miller, has been facing a lacklustre 17th season of IPL. Over his last five matches, the skilled batter has scored just 83 runs, maintaining a strike rate of 125.76. With the playoffs drawing near, it’s crucial for Miller to stage a swift comeback, as his team heavily depends on him to deliver match-winning innings.

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Indian cricket legend Jhulan Goswami has shared her thoughts on the impact player rule that has been implemented in this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL). Jhulan believes that the rule could be introduced in the domestic circuit for women from the next season and eventually in the Women’s Premier League (WPL).

It is noteworthy that the impact player r?ule has had a significant impact on IPL 2??023 so far and resulted in 17 instances seeing scores of 200 or more being recorded. It also contributed to the increase in the number of boundaries.

Speaking on the Jio Cinema about the new rule, Jhulan said that she is hopeful of seeing it get introduced in the upcoming women’s domestic cricket season. Although Jhulan agreed that the impact player rule could also be inducted in WPL, she backed adding it to the domestic circuit first.

“The rule has definitely enhanced a lot of things. As team management you can pick when you want to use a batter or a bowler. Hopefully in the coming year we will see the same rule in the domestic season for women’s cricket also. I will not be surprised if that rule is implemented in the coming season,” said Jhulan.

“First you have to implement it in domestic cricket and then in the other tournaments so that players can understand what the rule is. In the future, WPL will definitely see the impact player rule,” she added.

Jhulan was part of the Mumbai Indians (MI) franchise in the inaugural WPL as the team’s bowling coach. Her team eventually won the league’s opening season by defeating Delhi Capitals (DC) in the final.

Speaking of the impact player rule, it allows teams to replace a player in?? playing eleven from the substitutes at any point in an inning. This rule has brought a significant change in the playing strategy of the teams, as they can now bring in a specialist player for a particular situation in crunch moments of the game.

This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) has come up with an innovation for the 2023 season. The BCCI have introduced a new Impact Player Rule, which means there will be 12 players playing for a team instead of 11. Every captain will be allowed t??o nam?e four substitutes along with their starting eleven. He could replace an on-field athlete with one of those substitutes mid-game.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) became the first team to avail the benefit of the rule on Saturday (March 31), as they replaced Ambati Rayudu with Tushar Deshpande in the opening game of the tournament against Gujarat Titans (GT). Meanwhile, GT also bought in Sai Sudharsan to replace an injured Kane Williamson.

However, the rule comes with c?ertain conditions, which are as foll??ows:

1) An overseas player can only be brought on as a substitute if the teams don’t feature four foreigners in their playing 1?1.

Otherwise, the impact players can only be Indian.

2) An impact player can ??be introduced in the game before th??e start of the innings or after the completion of an over.

He also needs to be called b??efore the 14th over in an inning.

3) The captain can send the impact pla?yer to bat at the fall of a wicket or if a batter retires.

Notably, BCCI implemented the rule in the 2022 Syed Mushtaq Ali Tr?ophy before the IPL.

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