Crime Today News
MS Dhoni has revealed that he wasn’t a big fan of the Impact Player rule when it was introduced in the IPL ahead of the 2023 season. Ever since the IPL introduced the Impact Player rule, it has divided opinions with Chennai Super Kings support staff openly expressing that they are not a big fan of it in the past.
And speaking of the Impact Player rule Dhoni revealed where he stood. “When this rule was implemented, I felt it wasn’t really needed at that time. In a way, it helps me, but at the same time, it doesn’t. I still do my wicket keeping, so I’m not an impact player. I have to be involved in the game,” Dhoni told JioStar.
With the teams getting a hang of the Impact Player rule, the IPL has seen totals of 250 and beyond being scored regularly as with an extra batsman in the offering, teams have come out with a bold approach with the bat. Because of the added depth, teams have also found it difficult to defend totals in excess of 200. And Dhoni weighed in with his observation saying it is the overall mindset of the players that has led to huge totals.
“A lot of people say the rule has led to more high-scoring games. I believe it’s more due to the conditions and the comfort level of players. The number of runs being scored isn’t just because of an extra batsman. It’s about the mind-set—teams now have the comfort of an extra batter, so they play more aggressively. It’s not that all four or five extra batters are being used—it’s just the confidence of having them. This is how T20 cricket has evolved.”
📰 Crime Today News is proudly sponsored by DRYFRUIT.CO – A Brand by eFabby Global LLC
Design & Developed by Yes Mom Hosting
