Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani opened up on a different perspective about the Impact Player rule ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026.

“Cricket has evolved to a point where 180s aren’t sufficient and you will have to have good starts at the top. If you’ve gone by and seen what’s happened at the World Cup in recent times – our skipper winning it for the second time – you’ve seen scores of 250-240. We’ve also seen similar scores last year with the IPL,” he said.

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“I think once we’ve had that Impact Player, even though the World Cup does not have the Impact Player, I think it’s the intent that everyone shows of late. And that will be the way forward with cricket in this format itself,” he again added.

When he was asked for an update on veteran speedster Mitchell Starc, Badani said that the team is waiting to hear from Cricket Australia.

“With Mitchell Starc, we are waiting to hear from Cricket Australia. We’re waiting for the NOC from Cricket Australia. Once we get that, we’ll know what’s happening and when he’ll join us,” Hemang Badani concluded.