LPL introduces impact substitutes for the 2026 season
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 5:22 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026

The Lanka Premier League (LPL) has announced the introduction of impact substitutes for the 2026 season. This new rule allows teams to make a tactical substitution during the match, aimed at enhancing competitiveness. Additionally, each team must include an under-23 player in their playing XI, promoting youth development. These changes reflect a broader initiative to increase engagement and improve the quality of the tournament.
- •LPL introduces impact substitutes for the upcoming season.
- •Teams must include one under-23 player in their lineups.
- •Rules aim to enhance competitiveness and promote youth.
- •New regulations effective for the 2026 season.
- 5:22 PMESPNcricinfo — LPL introduces impact subs for 2026 season
"The tournament also has also created a rule that each team will have to field an under-23 player in their XIs
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