IPL is, without an iota of doubt, the biggest T20 professional league on the planet. Even after its 15 years of existence and the formation of many similar T20 leagues, the Indian Premier League has always remained at the top of the peril over the course. Though IPL is cash rich, the quality of cricket being played in the league is second to none, and the BCCI has, time & again, tried to keep the onlookers even more excited by introducing many new aspects to the IPL.
For instance, the playoffs model, where the top-2 teams get multiple shots at the final, is a huge hit among the masses, and now it is being used as a norm across most of the leagues. Also, the front foot no-ball being monitored by the 3rd umpire was first used in the IPL, and now ICC is following a similar suit across international games.
Likewise, we now see a brand new feature in the IPL, and it is the first of its kind in the lucrative league. Yes, we are talking about the Impact Player rule, and this new rule is intended to add a new tactical, strategic dimension to the game, according to the IPL decision-makers.
So this article, we will drill down deep to know what the Impact Player rule is.
