Mumbai Indians opener Rohit Sharma doesn’t have any issue being used as an Impact Player in the IPL 2025 even though indicating he would prefer not being limited to the role as a batter. Since the beginning of the season, Rohit has rarely been present during his team’s fielding duties, with the MI management preferring […]

Chennai Super Kings’ all-rounder Shivam Dube finally found his rhythm with the bat, delivering a powerful counterattack against Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 clash at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. Coming into the match on the back of a string of low scores, Dube was under pressure to perform—and he […]

Mumbai Indians (MI) have taken firm control of their IPL 2025 clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), but Rohit Sharma’s underwhelming form remains a major talking point. Chasing a modest target of 117, MI cruised to 62/1 in 7 overs, well on track to secure their first win of the season. Despite the team’s comfortable […]

Vijaykumar Vyshak, the Karnataka and Punjab Kings (PBKS) fast bowler, recently reacted to a viral video featuring Arshdeep Singh, where the left-arm pacer was seen urging PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer to bring Vyshak on as an impact player. The moment took place during PBKS’s clash against Gujarat Titans (GT) when Vyshak was introduced after the […]

Following their memorable win over the Chennai Super Kings that clinched their spot in the IPL 2024 playoffs, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) had a special guest in their dressing room. RCB legend Chris Gayle was present at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium to witness his former team secure a thrilling victory, marking a stunning turnaround […]

Ricky Ponting, the head coach of the Delhi Capitals and a former Australian cricket captain, believes high-scoring games will remain a staple of the Indian Premier League (IPL) even if the controversial “Impact Player” rule is scrapped. This rule allows teams to substitute a player from their original XI with a designated substitute at any […]

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has opened the door for a potential review of the ‘Impact Player’ rule in IPL 2024, acknowledging its polarizing impact on the tournament. Introduced as a ‘test case’, this rule has spurred high-scoring encounters, with teams breaching the 250-run mark on eight occasions. However, it has also sparked criticism from players, […]

In the ongoing IPL 2024 season, the divisive ‘Impact Sub’ rule has sparked a wide array of opinions among former cricketers. One prominent voice in favour of the rule is the esteemed South African cricketer AB de Villiers. De Villiers views the rule favourably, acknowledging the abundance of runs scored by batters this season but […]

The Impact Player rule in the IPL has stirred significant debate within the cricketing community, and Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has voiced his disapproval of the rule. Introduced as a modified version of the ‘Super Sub’ rule seen in ODIs, the Impact Player rule has sparked discussions, particularly concerning its impact on the role of […]

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) made an unexpected move as Nicholas Pooran stepped out for the toss instead of regular captain KL Rahul in their clash against Punjab Kings at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. This decision raised eyebrows, especially considering Rahul’s recent return from injury. The skipper had been sidelined due to a quadricep […]