Everybody was talking about Indian Premier League (IPL) version of ‘Impact Player Rule’ will be use in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy starting from 16th October 2023. The ‘Impact Player’ was introduce in Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy last season but it had to be brought in by or before the 14th over and had to be named before the toss.
So, this will change from next season as like the IPL, teams will be allow to name four substitutes besides the playing eleven before the toss.
Out of the four substitutes, only one can be use as an Impact Player by either team.
The rule was approve at the BCCI Apex Council meeting in Mumbai.
Impact Player was use by the 10 IPL teams but the introduction of it divided opinions.
Australian captain Ricky Ponting and Delhi Capitals head coach had said that it almost negated the role of an all-rounder in the side.
Ricky Ponting said :
“It actually almost negates the role of allrounders in the game now. So unless they’re absolutely world-class and they’re getting picked either as a batsman or as a bowler, not sort of a bits and pieces guy, then I don’t think you’ll see many, many teams this year actually use the guy that might bat at seven and maybe bowling over or two. Because you don’t need those guys anymore,”.
BCCI Approved Team India Participation In Asian Games 2023
The Apex Council also approve the participation of men and women teams for the Asian Games in Hangzhou in September-October 2023.
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A second-string Indian team will participate in the men’s competition starting from 28th September 2023 and a full-strength side will be pick for the women’s event beginning 19th September 2023.
Cricket has played only thrice in Asian Games history and the last time it held in Incheon in 2014 when India did not take part.
The competition coincides with crucial time for men’s team with India hosting the ODI World Cup from 5th October 2023.
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BCCI said considering the international schedule, it will be a challenge to field a team at Asian Games but contributing to the national cause is also important.
India will be favourites to win gold both in men and women category.
BCCI Said :
“Through effective planning, communication and co-ordination, the BCCI aims to navigate those challenges successfully and contribute to the national cause by fielding a team in both men’s and women’s category in line with the Government of India’s directions,”.
