: ‘Impact Player’ substitute rule to be introduced for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Reports #IndiaNEWS The Board of Control for Cricket in India is set to introduce a substitute rule – Impact Player

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‘Impact Player’ substitute rule to be introduced for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Reports #IndiaNEWS
The Board of Control for Cricket in India is set to introduce a substitute rule – Impact Player – in the upcoming premier domestic Twenty20 competition Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, reported Cricbuzz. The rule could come into place at the Indian Premier League next season as well, according to the Indian Express while Cricbuzz stated that the call beyond using it just for SMAT has not been taken yet.The concept which is expected to come into effect from this domestic season, will allow each team to change one player from its Playing XI during a match. According to the report, the BCCI took inspiration from the Super Sub rule from the past along with the substitution regulations in other sports, like basketball, football, and rugby. The Big Bash League in Australia also implemented the X-Factor rule.“The concept is to allow one substitute player per team to take a more active part in a match. This would add a new tactical/strategic dimension to the game. A number of team sports allow teams to make tactical substitutes i.e. football, rugby, basketball, baseball. The substitute is allowed to perform or participate like any other regular player,� said a note from BCCI, as reported by...Read more

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