The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League is almost upon us. Players and cricket fans are eagerly waiting for the start of the biggest T20 tournament in the world. The BCCI has introduced several new rules for the 2023 IPL season to make things more exciting. The most talked about is the Impact Player rule.
What is the impact player rule in IPL 2023?
The Impact Player rule states that a team can bring in an Impact Player at any point in an inning to replace a player from the playing 11 during the match. According to the new impact rule in IPL, each team will name 5 substitutes alongside the starting XI before the toss. One of these 5 substitutes can be used as an Impact Player in the match.
When can the Impact Player be introduced?
The BCCI tested the Impact Player rule during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy held in October-November 2022.
An Impact Player can be brought in before the start of an innings, at the end of an over, at the fall of a wicket, or when a batter retires.
If the impact player is a bowler who comes in at the fall of a wicket, he is not allowed to bowl the remaining balls of the over.
If a player gets injured, he can be replaced by an Impact Player. In such cases, the “replaced player” will play no further part in the game.
What are the Impact Player Regulations?
The Captain will nominate the Impact Player and inform the on-field umpire before making the change.
The Impact Player can only be an Indian player unless less than 4 overseas players are in the original playing 11.
The Impact Player can bat and or bowl his full quota of four overs, irrespective of the player he is replacing.
Bringing in the “Impact Player” during the match is not compulsory. Teams can decide whether they want to use the Impact Player or not.
An Impact Player cannot be used if the game is shortened to less than 10 overs per side.
NOTE:- Tushar Deshpande is the first Impact Player of IPL
