New Delhi, March 13 -- Rohit Sharma, who has led Mumbai Indians (MI) to Indian Premier League (IPL) title five times, is set to return to the competitive cricket in the upcoming IPL season, starting March 28 and the legendary Indian spinner and former MI player Harbhajan Singh wants him to remain on the field and not be an Impact Player.

The Impact Player rule, introduced in the IPL in 2023, allows teams to substitute one member of the playing XI with one of five designated substitutes at any point during a match. This tactical 12th player can bat and bowl their full quota of overs, significantly boosting team strategy, increasing scoring rates, and allowing for specialised batting or bowling reinforcements.

Speaking on JioStar, the for...