Delhi Capitals bowling unit recently opined on the changes introduced in the Indian Premier league with the impact player rule.

Axar Patel and Mukesh Kumar reflected on the challenges and struggles faced by the bowlers as the rule largely helps the team franchises to bring additional batsmen to their squad which affects the performance of all-rounders and inclines the game towards the batters.

Previously, the Indian captain Rohit Sharma gave a similar statement and criticized the impact play rule as it affects the performance of the all-rounder and affects the morale of the bowlers as they concede runs.

The 17th season of the tournament has seen unrealistic records being created in the season which has largely affected the bowlers performances.

 

Axar Patel and Mukesh Kumar slam the Impact Player Rule in IPL 2024

In a recent interview, Indian all-rounder Axar Patel reflected on the impact player rule in IPL 2024 affects the influence of all-rounder a in the match. He discussed that since players possess the skills with both the bat and the ball they should showcase it in the match.

Patel further highlighted that whoever comes into bat low down the order immediately starts hitting making it difficult for the bowlers to get a hold on the game which makes him despise the rule.

Further adding to Axar’s statements, the Delhi Capitals pacer Mukesh Kumar highlighted that since international cricket does not allow 12 players then the IPL shall not amend the rules as well as it affects the bowlers’ performances.

Though the rule makes the matches entertaining, it is largely affecting the performance of the bowlers which is not ideal with respect to international cricket. After massive criticism, the IPL officials have recently released the statement indicating the possibilities of reviewing the implication of the impact rule in the upcoming seasons of the IPL.