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BCCI To Reconsider The Two Bouncers Along With The Impact Player Rule - Reports

Jasprit Bumrah bowling a bouncer to Glenn Maxwell in IPL [X]Jasprit Bumrah bowling a bouncer to Glenn Maxwell in IPL [X]

The Impact Player rule of the Indian Premier League has lately been in the discussions for all the wrong reasons. From elite players like - Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to even the match officials, everyone has expressed a negative opinion about the rule. Recently reports came out that the BCCI will be reviewing this rule. As per the latest reports, they are also stuck on another playing condition from the last domestic and IPL season - the second bouncer clause. 

As reported by Cricbuzz, the BCCI are still not sure about continuing these two rules in the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and IPL 2025. An official of a state unit reportedly commented - " We understand that Impact Player and two bouncer rules are the key points and no decision has been taken." The decision of the board on these two rules will go a long way in determining their future in the IPL. 

The confusion among the state boards is understandably because the BCCI has not made things clear to them about the playing conditions in upcoming SMAT, although the rules, guidelines and the playing conditions for other domestic events have been communicated about three weeks earlier. 

What is the impact player rule?

The primary point of discussion remains the impact player rule. It was a rule introduced by BCCI ahead of the last season, where the two teams participating in a T20 game needed to announce a playing 12 after the toss of the match. Then during the course of the match, they can bring in this 12th man substituting any one of the 11 players originally named. 

Although, this rule was introduced to make the game more dynamic and interesting, many players expressed concern about this eating up the job of all-rounders. A few cricket experts, players and support staffs have spoken in favour of the rule, however, the majority of the opinions have been against it.

What is the two bouncer rule?

As per this rule a bowler is allowed to bowl two bouncers during an over in the limited overs game. The ICC allows only a single bouncer to the bowlers in limited overs, although the number is two when it comes to multi-day format. BCCI in an attempt to bring about a balance between the bat and the ball introduced this rule, however, now they are thinking about continuing with the rule as per reports. 

It will be interesting to see the course BCCI take on these two rule and how it affects the dynamics of the game in the upcoming domestic season and IPL.