NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Friday feels that having an impact player is a luxury for the team. According to the ace captain, the new rule makes decision making easier.
Under the newly-introduced ‘Impact Player’ rule, a batter or bowler can be replaced in the middle of the game as per the match situation, to make it more exciting.
“It’s a luxury to have (impact players). It becomes slightly easy to take the decision because you can use it at any time,” Dhoni said at the toss for the tournament opener between CSK and Gujarat Titans.
But the World Cup-winning captain feels the rule will reduce the role of an all-rounder in the team.
“Influence of all-rounders has become slightly less because of the rule,” Dhoni added.
Under the newly-introduced ‘Impact Player’ rule, a batter or bowler can be replaced in the middle of the game as per the match situation, to make it more exciting.
“It’s a luxury to have (impact players). It becomes slightly easy to take the decision because you can use it at any time,” Dhoni said at the toss for the tournament opener between CSK and Gujarat Titans.
But the World Cup-winning captain feels the rule will reduce the role of an all-rounder in the team.
“Influence of all-rounders has become slightly less because of the rule,” Dhoni added.
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(With inputs from PTI)