Overview
- Prabhsimran Singh, speaking Thursday, called the IPL’s Impact Player rule “invaluable” for young players, describing it as a tactical substitute that lets teams add a batter or bowler during a match.
- He said years on Punjab Kings’ bench limited his chances before the rule, and after a 500‑plus run season he is now a first‑choice opener who studies MS Dhoni’s fast, efficient wicketkeeping to sharpen his role.
- The opener argued that T20 has sped up, with 200‑plus totals more common, which he says pushes teams to attack the powerplay when trying to set or chase big scores.
- Many senior voices, including MS Dhoni and Shubman Gill, have criticized the rule for tilting the game toward hitters and reducing the value of all‑rounders, and SA20 chief Graeme Smith says his league won’t adopt it to keep things simple for fans.
- Reports point to youngsters like Sameer Rizvi and Ashutosh Sharma who earned real chances as Impact subs, a pipeline effect that Prabhsimran says can help fringe players launch their careers.