The IPL introduced the Impact Player rule in 2022, allowing 12 players per side, aiming to boost opportunities and fan appeal.
Analysts Jonty Rhodes and Eoin Morgan argue the rule favors specialists, marginalizing all‑rounders like Washington Sundar and Shivam Dube.
Rhodes warns the rule inflates scores and reduces all‑rounder development, while Morgan sees tactical flexibility and higher entertainment value.
Both suggest potential adjustments, such as allowing two impact players per side, to balance competition and preserve all‑rounder roles.