???? MS Dhoni Slams Impact Player Rule in IPL: No Masala Needed


MS Dhoni, the legendary Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain, has openly criticized the Impact Player rule in the Indian Premier League, calling it unnecessary and potentially harmful to the spirit and structure of T20 cricket. ????


???? What is the Impact Player Rule?

Introduced in IPL 2023, the Impact Player rule allows teams to substitute one player mid-game.
            ???? Example: A bowler can be replaced with a batter after the bowling innings.
             ???? While it adds tactical depth, it’s not used in international cricket.


❌ Dhoni’s Blunt Verdict

Speaking on Jio Hotstar, Dhoni didn't hold back:

“IPL is in such a good position... aur koi masala daalne ki zaroorat nahi hai (no need to spice it up further).” ????️

  •             ???? “Matches were already competitive and high-scoring.”

  •             ???? “This rule was not really needed. TRPs were high, the quality of cricket was great.”

  •             ⚠️ “It takes away the challenge and surprise from the format.”


???? Key Concerns Highlighted by Dhoni

  •             ???? Kills the natural flow of the game

  •             ❌ Reduces the need for quality all-rounders

  •             ???? Unfair for wicketkeepers and bowlers, who can’t be easily subbed

  •             ???? “It helps me, but it doesn’t help me — I still have to do my keeping.”


???? Are High Scores Because of Impact Players?

Some believe the extra batter is causing run-fests in IPL, but Dhoni disagrees:

“The extra batter gives you comfort, yes. But it’s also about conditions — flat pitches, dew, smaller boundaries.”


???? On Ruturaj Gaikwad’s Captaincy

Dhoni also addressed the captaincy handover to Ruturaj Gaikwad in 2024:

  • “Rutu is calm, composed, and reads the game well.”

  • “I told him, If I give you advice, you don’t have to follow it.”

  •             ???? “He made 99% of the decisions himself – bowling changes, field placements – everything.”

  •             ???? “He did a brilliant job managing the players.”


???? Final Thoughts

MS Dhoni, known for his sharp cricketing mind, believes IPL doesn’t need gimmicks to remain exciting. His views echo many veterans who feel the Impact Player rule may be affecting the balance and development of the game.

As we head deeper into IPL 2025, the debate around this rule will only heat up. ????


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