Suresh Raina calls for removal of IPL impact player rule
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 12:38 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Former India cricketer Suresh Raina has joined a growing list of voices criticizing the impact player rule in the Indian Premier League. Raina argues the regulation unfairly favors batters and diminishes the influence of bowlers, noting a trend of elevated scores that often exceed 250 runs. Introduced in 2023, the rule permits teams to substitute players at any point during a match, a development Raina contends creates unnecessary pressure on bowling units while reducing the consequences of losing wickets. In the same discussion, Raina expressed his opposition to Indian cricketers participating in overseas T20 leagues, citing the current dominance and quality of the IPL as sufficient for player development. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have also previously expressed reservations regarding the impact player rule during the 2024 season.
- •Suresh Raina labels the impact player rule disadvantageous to bowlers.
- •Scores of 250 runs or more have become frequent under the current regulations.
- •Raina advises against Indian players joining overseas T20 leagues.
- •Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have also voiced concerns about the rule.
- •The rule allows teams to name five substitute options after the toss.
- 12:38 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Nothing left for the bowlers’: Suresh Raina sounds alarm over IPL impact player rule
"Suresh Raina raises alarms about the IPL's impact player rule, arguing it overly benefits batters and inflates scoring. He suggests that Indian players should refrain from engaging in overseas leagues, emphasizing that the Indian Premier League has evolved into a major competition. Furthermore, Raina points out a noticeable decline in the quality of foreign leagues compared to previous years.
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