'Doesn’t make sense': DK on scrapping Impact Player rule before IPL 2027
Dinesh Karthik, mentor for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, argues that the IPL's 'Impact Player' rule should be retained for the 2027 season to maintain squad consistency. While he acknowledges the rule has negatively affected the development of Indian all-rounders, he believes mid-cycle changes would be unfair to franchises.
Why it matters
The debate over the Impact Player rule is central to the future of IPL strategy and the development of domestic Indian cricket talent.
The Impact Player rule has remained one of the most debated aspects of the Indian Premier League, with questions over its influence on team strategies, high-scoring contests and India's ability to develop quality all-rounders. Royal Challengers Bengaluru's batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik has acknowledged the rule's shortcomings but believes the IPL should retain it for the 2027 season before deciding its future.Karthik argued that removing the rule before the conclusion of the current IPL cycle would be unfair to franchises that have assembled their squads keeping the additional player in mind.
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