Impact Player rule is killing the role of an all-rounder, says LSG coach | Cricket News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants fielding coach Jonty Rhodes has ignited a debate surrounding the Indian Premier League's (IPL) Impact Player rule and retention policies. Rhodes expressed concerns that the Impact Player rule, while adding excitement, undermines the crucial role of all-rounders in T20 cricket.Introduced in IPL 2023, the Impact Player rule allows teams to substitute a player at any point during the game, effectively utilizing 12 players instead of 11. While acknowledging the rule's contribution to high scores and entertainment value, Rhodes worries that it diminishes the importance of genuine all-rounders who contribute with both bat and ball. "I am siding myself with the right use of the Impact player rule because players are almost playing with freedom so I'm just worried a...