'I wasn’t particularly fond of…': Former India coach shares honest take on impact player rule

Rahul Dravid, the head coach of Rajasthan Royals and erstwhile coach of India, has commented on the Impact Player rule in the Indian Premier League (IPL). While he concedes that the rule has made the game more competitive, he also highlights its nuances and pitfalls.

A Concern for All-Rounders

But Dravid also points to the negative effect on all-rounders. With the option of including a specialist batsman, teams might not have to cultivate all-rounders, so limiting their chances to bat or bowl in alternate roles.

A National Team Perspective

As a past India coach, Dravid is concerned about how the rule will affect the national team. He feels that the rule can make it difficult to select players for the national team, as teams might concentrate on creating specialist players instead of all-rounders.