Dinesh Karthik advocates for Impact Player rule retention in IPL 2027
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Last updated Oct 10, 2026
Dinesh Karthik, batting coach for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, supports keeping the Impact Player rule through IPL 2027. He expressed concerns that scrapping the rule mid-cycle would disadvantage franchises that based their team strategies on having that additional player. Karthik acknowledged the rule's declining relevance in recent seasons, but emphasized the need for consistency in playing conditions. He noted that any changes should be made at the beginning or end of a cycle, rather than during it, insisting that it would be unfair to alter the rules now after teams have been assembled with the Impact Player in mind.
- •Karthik highlights fairness for franchises needing the Impact Player.
- •He notes concerns over fewer opportunities for all-rounders.
- •The rule's relevance has decreased, according to Karthik.
- •Changes should only occur at the start or end of a cycle.
- •Karthik argues for consistency in IPL rules leading to 2027.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — 'I think it should be taken out': Ajinkya Rahane joins calls to abolish IPL's Impact Player rule
- 2:59 PMYahoo Sports — 'Doesn’t make sense': Dinesh Karthik on scrapping Impact Player rule before IPL 2027
"Dinesh Karthik champions the retention of the Impact Player rule for IPL 2027 to ensure fairness across the board. He highlights that franchises have built their squads with the assumption of having an additional player available. Even as the rule appears to be waning in importance, Karthik underlines its initial advantages for match dynamics. He raises alarms over the potential decrease in opportunities for all-rounders if this rule is modified.
"Ajinkya Rahane has raised significant concerns regarding the Impact Player rule in the Indian Premier League. He argues that this rule stifles the development of all-rounders in Indian cricket, restricting their vital opportunities on the field. Although some teams have exploited this rule for higher scores, it diminishes the role of bowlers and all-rounders.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 10, 2026, 4:00 PM'I think it should be taken out': Ajinkya Rahane joins calls to abolish IPL's Impact Player rule
Ajinkya Rahane has raised significant concerns regarding the Impact Player rule in the Indian Premier League. He argues that this rule stifles the development of all-rounders in Indian cricket, restricting their vital opportunities on the field. Although some teams have exploited this rule for higher scores, it diminishes the role of bowlers and all-rounders.
- Yahoo SportsOct 10, 2026, 2:59 PM'Doesn’t make sense': Dinesh Karthik on scrapping Impact Player rule before IPL 2027
Dinesh Karthik champions the retention of the Impact Player rule for IPL 2027 to ensure fairness across the board. He highlights that franchises have built their squads with the assumption of having an additional player available. Even as the rule appears to be waning in importance, Karthik underlines its initial advantages for match dynamics. He raises alarms over the potential decrease in opportunities for all-rounders if this rule is modified.
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