IPL 2024: How MS Dhoni is using the ‘Impact Player’ rule | Cricket News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: The 'Impact Player' rule, according to Michael Hussey, the batting coach for the Chennai Super Kings, has extended their batting order, enabling former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni to bat as late as number eight in this IPL.With the implementation of the 'Impact Player' rule in the 2023 edition, each franchise is now allowed to designate five substitutes, one of whom may enter the game as a substitute.On Tuesday, CSK defeated Gujarat Titans in Chennai by scoring 206 for six, which was enough to win the game.Even though his admirers were growing a little impatient, Dhoni did not appear to be coming in with seven hitters out to bat."It's definitely been a directive from head coach (Stephen) Fleming to keep pushing the game forward. The 'Impact Player' has lengthened the batting...