Shubman Gill Gave Statement Regarding The Impact Player Rule: Indian Premier League 2026 is starting from 28th March. Earlier, Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has raised questions regarding the ‘Impact Player’ rule implemented by BCCI in IPL. He said that this reduces the importance of skill and challenge in the game. Earlier, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya and recently Delhi Capitals captain Akshar Patel have also expressed objection to this rule. In the IPL captains’ meeting held in Mumbai on Wednesday, March 25, most of the captains including Gill demanded the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to review this rule.

What did Shubman Gill say on the ‘Impact Player’ rule?

The ‘Impact Player’ rule was implemented by BCCI in the year 2023 and it has been extended till at least the year 2027. Regarding this rule, Shubman Gill said, ‘According to me there should not be an ‘impact player’. Cricket is generally a game of 11 players. Adding an extra batsman or bowler takes away the real challenge and the importance of the player’s skill.

He further said, ‘There is a special skill in the game. If some of your main batsmen get out early, the team needs strategy and skill to score well, but with this one extra player the game has become one-sided and the challenge has also reduced. For me, chasing 180 or 160 runs on a challenging pitch is more exciting than chasing 220 runs on an easy pitch.

BCCI can take a decision on this rule after 2027

BCCI can take the final decision on ‘Impact Player’ rule only after the year 2027. Gill said, ‘This rule will remain in force till the year 2027. We had discussed this in the captains’ meeting. I understand that it makes the game a little more entertaining, but I don’t like it, but the decision will be taken by BCCI.