Sachin Tendulkar has reignited the debate around the Indian Premier League’s Impact Player rule, saying the move has pushed the balance even further in favour of batters in an already high-scoring T20 era. Speaking at the ESPNcricinfo Awards, the batting legend argued that the rule, introduced in 2023, has made the contest between bat and […]

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been one of the breakout stars of IPL 2026, but former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes the league’s Impact Player rule may be limiting how young talents like him develop in the long run. The 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals sensation has scored 583 runs in 14 matches and played a crucial role in […]

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has raised fresh concerns about the IPL’s Impact Player rule, questioning whether it is hindering the development of young Indian cricketers. Speaking on Sportstar’s Insight Edge podcast, Manjrekar used the example of emerging Rajasthan Royals talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to explain why he believes the rule could hurt the long-term growth […]

The Impact Player rule has sparked one of the most intense debates in Indian cricket in recent years. Introduced to add tactical depth and entertainment value, the rule has drawn criticism from several top cricketers, raising questions about its long-term impact on the game’s balance. Among the prominent voices, Axar Patel has repeatedly expressed his […]

Rohit Sharma is set to once again play a pivotal role for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League 2026 season. The veteran opener, retained for ₹16.30 crore ahead of the 2025 mega auction, remains one of the most influential figures in the MI setup. As the franchise’s all-time leading run-scorer, Rohit’s experience and leadership […]

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has weighed in on the ongoing debate around MS Dhoni’s role in the Indian Premier League, making it clear that using the veteran purely as an Impact Player may not be the best move for Chennai Super Kings. Kaif believes Dhoni’s true value extends far beyond a few deliveries with the […]

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene has indicated a possible shift in how Rohit Sharma will be utilised during IPL 2026, hinting that the veteran opener could spend more time on the field compared to last season. In IPL 2025, Rohit was frequently used as an Impact Player, often subbed in purely as a batter and […]

Gujarat Titans all-rounder Washington Sundar recently weighed in on the much-debated Impact Player rule in the IPL with a rather cheeky but grounded response. When asked about his views on the rule, Sundar avoided making a definitive call and instead shifted the spotlight onto the fans. “You really have to ask the audience,” Washington Sundar […]

MS Dhoni’s evolution as a cricketer has always fascinated fans and analysts alike. Once revered for his ability to anchor innings and finish games with an air of invincibility, Dhoni has, in the twilight of his career, embraced a different role at Chennai Super Kings (CSK). For the past couple of IPL seasons, the CSK […]

Justin Langer, the head coach of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), shared insights into the franchise’s strategy for the upcoming 2025 IPL mega auction, set to take place in Jeddah on November 24 and 25. As they approach the auction with a strong INR 69 crore budget, LSG has already retained key players including Nicholas […]