Overview
- BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, speaking Saturday, said any decision on the Impact Player rule will come only after this IPL season ends.
- Saikia said no franchise has filed an official request to change the rule, despite two years of public discussion.
- The Impact Player rule, introduced in 2023, allows one in‑game substitution from outside the starting XI to boost batting or bowling based on match needs.
- Reporters link the rule to a scoring surge in 2026, with Punjab Kings chasing 264 against Delhi Capitals and SunRisers Hyderabad overhauling 244 against Mumbai Indians.
- Critics say the tweak cuts the value of genuine all‑rounders and could leave Indian players less ready for international cricket where no such substitution exists.