Impact Player Rule in IPL

Here are the new rules that have been introduced for the IPL 2023 edition.

Teams can use any player as an impact player. Credit: BCCL Credit: BCCI

The 2023 edition of the IPL has introduced the new 'impact player' rule which will allow the teams to bring in a player from the nominated four players at ...

An overseas player can be replaced by an Indian player or vice-versa can only happen if the starting XI has only three foreigners. [overseas players](/topic/overseas-players)in the starting XI and then if need be, can bring in an overseas player as an impact player. The 16th edition of the cash-rich league will kick off on Friday, March 31.

The 'Impact Player' rule allows IPL 2023 teams to bring in a substitute player midway through the game to adjust to changing conditions/playing conditions ...

If an overseas player is used as an Impact Player, no more than four overseas players can be on the field. Each team is allowed to use one Impact Player per match, but it is not compulsory. The substitute cannot bowl or act as captain.

IPL 2023: Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni said he feels the Impact Player rule might lessen the impact of all-rounders in the tournament.

Meanwhile, MS Dhoni expressed his delight over IPL returning to home and away format in the IPL 2023 season. [By Akshay Ramesh](/author/akshay-ramesh-0): Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni talked up the new impact player rule for IPL 2023, saying it's a luxury to have the option to replace a player at any point during the match. Teams are only allowed to play with 4 overseas players, and a non-Indian player will not be allowed to replace an Indian player if the team already has 4 overseas players in their playing XI.

Cricket News: Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Friday feels that having an impact player is a luxury for the team.

"It's a luxury to have (impact players). [Dhoni](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/mahendra-singh-dhoni) on Friday feels that having an impact player is a luxury for the team.

Ahead of IPL 2023, here is a look at the full list of Impact Players used during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2022-23.

Impact Player Subs: Pankaj Kumar 2(6b) (Wicketkeeper batsman) for Kumar Kushagra 3(7b) (Wicketkeeper batsman) (Jharkhand) and Rohit Dhanda 0-22 (Bowler) for Jagjit Singh 0-32 (All-Rounder)(Chandigarh). Impact Player Subs: Hardik Patel 1-27 (Bowler) for Urvil Patel 40(32b) (Wicketkeeper batsman) (Gujarat) and Parth Chauhan (Batsman) for Tarang Gohel 19(11b) (Wicketkeeper batsman) (Saurashtra). Impact Player Subs: Parth Chauhan (Batsman) for Yuvraj Chudasama (Bowler) (Saurashtra) and Safvan Patel 0-20 (All-Rounder) for Dhruv Patel 13(27b) (All-Rounder) (Baroda). Impact Player Subs: Sumit Kumar 14(13b) (All-Rounder) for Ankit Kumar 9(9b) (Batsman) (Haryana) and Swarajeet Das 0(1b) (All-Rounder) for Chengkam Sangma 1-6 (Bowler)(Meghalaya). Impact Player Subs: Pavan Shah 15(15b) (Batsman) for Siddhesh Veer 15(20b) 0-12 (All-Rounder) (Maharashtra) and Piyush Dahiya 5(10b) (All-Rounder) for Aman Kumar 0-16 (Bowler) (Haryana). Impact Player Subs: Sumit Kumar 24(29b) (All-Rounder) for Ankit Kumar 19(8b) (Batsman) (Haryana) and Parth Rekhade 1-18 (All-Rounder) for Nitin Yadav 1-18 (Bowler) (Services). However, the Impact Player rule was initially established by the BCCI in the 2022 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, but under different terms. The impact player rule is the topic of much discussion. Impact Player Subs: Aman Bhadoriya 1(4b) (All-Rounder) for Kuldeep Sen 1-35 (Bowler) (Madhya Pradesh) and Harsh Dubey 0-11 (All-Rounder)for Shubham Dubey 10(13b) (Batsman)(Vidarbha). Impact Player Subs: Harsh Dubey 0-18 (All-Rounder) for Shubham Dubey 5(8b) (Batsman)(Vidarbha) and Piyush Joshi 12(17b) (Batsman) for Jiwanjot Singh 20(25b) (Batsman)(Uttarakhand). Impact Player Subs: Suraj Ahuja 3(2b) (Batsman) for Mohammad Saif 0(4b) (All-Rounder) (Batsman) (Railways) and Piyush Joshi (Batsman) for Avneesh Sudha 31(31b) (Batsman) (Uttarakhand). Indian Premier League is scheduled to begin on March 31.

MS Dhoni had a clear statement when asked about the 'Impact Player' rule in IPL 2023.

Like us on [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.robo.ndtv.cricket&hl=en)or [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/ndtv-cricket/id418320331?mt=8). [IPL 2023](https://sports.ndtv.com/ipl-2023)and check out [IPL Schedule](https://sports.ndtv.com/ipl-2023/schedules-fixtures)and [Live Cricket Score](https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/live-scores). I don't know (combination for today),” Pandya said after he won the toss and opted to bowl. Almost everyone in the country has got motivation from him (Dhoni). It's different - I've left it in the coach. It becomes slightly easier to make the decision because you can use it at any time. Influence of allrounder has become slightly less because of the rule,” Dhoni said at the toss. “"It's always good to play here. While Pandya did not reveal much about his feelings about the new rule, Dhoni came up with an interesting observation about how it can impact the shortest format of cricket. Want boys to enjoy it. You want to play in front of people. [MS Dhoni](https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/700-ms-dhoni-playerprofile) and [Hardik Pandya](https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/64177-hardik-himanshu-pandya-playerprofile) gave their honest verdicts on the innovation in T20 cricket.

CSK skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni shared his honest opinion, about how the new 'Impact Player' rule will affect the shortest format of the sport.

I don't know (combination for today),” Pandya said after he won the toss and opted to bowl. Almost everyone in the country has got motivation from him (Dhoni). Four-time Indian Premier League (IPL) winner Mahendra Singh Dhoni shared his honest opinion, about how the new "Impact Player" rule will affect the shortest format of the sport. It becomes slightly easier to make the decision because you can use it at any time. Influence of allrounder has become slightly less because of the rule,” Dhoni said at the toss. As per the rule book "Impact Player can only be an Indian player unless the franchise has fewer than four overseas players in the Playing XI."

The much-awaited 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicked off on Friday, March 31, with the defending champions Gujarat Titans beating Chennai ...

It will be fascinating to see how teams strategize and utilize the 'impact player' rule in particular, as well as how the other new rules influence the pace and outcome of matches. One of the most interesting new rules is the 'impact player' rule. While it may take time for franchises to fully understand the new rules and their impact, they are sure to bring excitement and increased viewership to the 2023 IPL season.

IPL 2023: Teams have started using the Impact Player rule in the Indian Premier League but batting great Sunil Gavaskar said they will need more time to ...

On Saturday, Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders picked 4 overseas players each in their XI but still named an overseas player in their list of 5 substitutes. In the first match of IPL 2023 between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans, both teams fielded an Impact Player and both were Indian stars. [By India Today Sports Desk](/author/india-today-sports-desk): Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has said the Impact Player rule in IPL 2023 is a welcome addition to the tournament but added that the teams need time to understand it completely and use it to their advantage.

Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar gave his thumbs up to the new rule introduced by the BCCI as it has increased the curiosity quotient of everyone involved ...

"Influence of all-rounders has become slightly less because of the rule," Dhoni added. Sai Sudarshan replaced Kane Williamson, who injured himself trying to save a six on the boundary ropes. "It's a luxury to have (impact players). Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni felt that having an impact player is a luxury for the team. The legendary India cricketer believes the teams might need some time to ace this new rule. "You need some time to understand new rules and acclimatise with new playing conditions.

Legendary India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar feels that the Indian Premier League teams will take some to ace the new Impact Player Rule which has been ...

Gujarat Titans also used the special rule but it was more of a forced call for them as Sai Sudarshan replaced the injured Kane Williamson and he came out to bat at number 3. “You need some time to understand new rules and acclimatise with new playing conditions. Legendary India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar feels that the Indian Premier League teams will take some to ace the new Impact Player Rule which has been implemented in the cash-rich league from this season itself.

In the opening match of IPL 2023 between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings, one thing that was on everyone's mind was how the teams are going to use it and ...

They will need some time to ace it,” Gavaskar told Star Sports. “You need some time to understand new rules and acclimatise with new playing conditions. So, kudos to BCCI, it’s a very good rule,” he added.

In the opening match of IPL 2023 between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings, one thing that was on everyone's mind was how the teams are going to use it ...

[Harbhajan Singh](/topic/harbhajan-singh) said, "It's a very innovative move as you can now replace a player whom you feel is not suitable or has served his purpose with someone who can make an impact in the current playing conditions. The same will be the case with all ten teams in the TATA [IPL 2023](/topic/ipl-2023). The legendary India cricketer believes the teams might need some time to ace this new rule.