EXCLUSIVE: Rahul Dravid on IPL’s Impact Player Rule: “I wasn’t particularly fond of it as India coach”

Rahul Dravid, Former India Head Coach and Current Rajasthan Royals Mentor, Has Weighed in on the Impact Player Rule, Acknowledge Its Influence on the Indian Premier League Concerns from a National Team Perspective.

“It has certainly added a different dynamic,” Dravid Told Sportstar In an exclusive interview. “I’ll be honest: when I was India’s coach, I wasn’t particular fond of the impact player rule. Matches Alive Till the very end. But from a national team percent, it posed some challenges. “

Ipl in the IPL in 2023 after a Trial Run in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy, The Rule Allows Teams to Replace a Player from the Original Xi at Any Point DURINT A MATCH. While it has enhanced the entertainment factor, it has also drawn criticism, including including from India captain rohit sharma, who has stated he is “not a big fan.”

Dravid pointed out that the rule impacts the development of all-rounders. “As a coach, you want to develop all-rounders, and under the old 11 vs 11 format, certain players would have had many options to bat or bowl in DIFFERENT SITULATIONS. That to some extent. “

One undeniable effect of the rule has been the surge in scoring rates. “Statistically, scoring rates have increased due to teams having an extra specialist batter. This means no team is ever Truly out of a game. Aggressive Hitting even after losing Six or Seven Wickets. “

The rule has also redefined team strategies. “While having an all-rounder stil brings balance, teams can now manage without one if they do’t find the right the right fit.”

With contrasting views on its long-term implications, the debate over the impact player rule is far from settled.

Keep an eye out for the full rahul dravid interview in the next edition of Sportstar for more Insights on this and other key cricketing topics.