Virat Kohli’s dominance as an impact player has upset the game’s equilibrium

India’s cricketing superstars, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, have raised concerns over the Impact Player substitution rule in the IPL, stating that it is disrupting the balance of the game. In a recent interview on Jio Cinema, Kohli echoed Rohit’s sentiments, emphasizing the need for a rethink of the controversial rule.

The Impact Player rule, introduced in the previous edition of the IPL, allows teams to make a mid-innings substitution, leading to an increase in team totals and high-scoring matches. Kohli expressed his concern for the bowlers, stating that the rule has made it challenging for them to contain the opposition’s batting onslaught.

With teams like Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad setting new records for high totals in T20 cricket, the dominance of the bat over the ball has become a point of contention for players and fans alike. Kohli highlighted the importance of maintaining a balance between bat and ball in the game, emphasizing the beauty of a competitive contest.

BCCI secretary Jay Shah has acknowledged the concerns raised by the players and indicated that the Impact Player rule is under review. Kohli expressed optimism that the stakeholders would come to a conclusion that restores the balance in the game and makes matches more exciting for both players and fans.

As the debate over the Impact Player rule continues, cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the decision of the BCCI on the future of this controversial rule in the IPL.