IPL Impact Player Rule: Impact Player rule will not be removed despite opposition from captains, BCCI announces big decision

News India Live, Digital Desk: Just before the start of the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026), BCCI has made its position clear on the ongoing debate regarding the ‘Impact Player’ rule. In the official IPL Captains’ Meet held in Mumbai, the Board has made it clear that despite all the protests, this rule IPL 2027 Will continue till. This means that for the next two years, teams will continue to be allowed to use 12 players instead of 11.

Ruckus in the captains’ meeting: Most of the 10 expressed opposition

Captains (or representatives) of all 10 franchises were present in this important meeting held at the BCCI headquarters on Wednesday (25 March 2026).

Captains’ reasoning: Senior players like Rohit Sharma, Axar Patel and Hardik Pandya had already criticized this rule. The captains believe that because of this rule All-rounders The role of is coming to an end. Teams now field an extra batsman or specialist bowler as an impact player, eliminating the need to hone an all-rounder.

BCCI’s reply: IPL officials and the board heard the captains’ concerns, but refused to make the change, saying the rule had already been extended until 2027. The board argues that this rule is making the game more exciting and higher scoring.

‘Formal Review’ will take place only after 2027

BCCI bluntly told the captains that any formal review of the impact player rule After the conclusion of the 2027 season Only this will be done. The board believes that broadcasters and viewers are liking this format because it is resulting in big scores in the matches. However, experts are of the opinion that this could be fatal for the future of Indian cricket, especially the preparations for the T20 World Cup as part-time bowlers are no longer getting a chance to bowl.

Other major decisions and rules in the meeting (IPL 2026):

Not just impact players, many other important points were also discussed in the meeting:

Ball change proposal rejected: One captain even suggested changing the ball after the 10th over of the first innings (as happens in the second innings due to dew), but this was turned down by match referee Javagal Srinath and umpire Nitin Menon.

Strictness on Catch Rule: The fielder must have complete control over the ball and his body before celebrating, only then the catch will be considered valid.

Restrictions on practice: Now no team will be able to do formal practice session on the field on the match day.

Two bouncer rule: Like last year, this year too in one over two bouncers The permission to throw will remain intact.

Mahakumbh will start from March 28

First match of IPL 2026 28 March It will be played between defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Bengaluru. Sunrisers will be captained by Ishan Kishan in this match as regular captain Pat Cummins will join in the second half.