In a post-match press conference following Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) in the IPL 2024, Mitchell Starc delved into the Impact Player rule’s influence on the surge in high scores. The left-arm pacer attributed KKR’s success to outstanding performances by Venkatesh Iyer and himself, marking KKR’s first win against MI at […]

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 introduced the ‘Impact Player’ rule ahead of the season, aiming to add more excitement to the T20 league. However, the move has sparked mixed reactions within the cricketing community, with many expressing concerns, including Team India captain Rohit Sharma. In a recent podcast appearance on Club Prairie Fire with […]

Amidst growing concerns about the Impact Player Rule in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, former India cricketer Zaheer Khan echoed Rohit Sharma’s worries, emphasizing its potential drawbacks for all-rounders’ development. Zaheer’s remarks have sparked debates surrounding team composition and player-nurturing strategies. Expressing his reservations, Zaheer highlighted the rule’s tendency to foster incomplete all-rounders rather […]

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction is brewing with excitement, amplified by the introduction of the Impact Player rule last season. This rule, while adding a strategic twist, has ignited a debate about its impact on all-rounders. The Impact Player rule allows a team to replace a player with one of their substitutes during the […]