India, Oct. 10 -- In 2023, the Indian Premier League introduced a tactical dimension in the T20 format: the Impact Player rule. The idea was to introduce tactical flexibility to an already interesting format and make it even more appealing to viewers. The rule has made IPL more entertaining. However, many former players have expressed reservations about its implications and explained why they want it removed.

Ajinkya Rahane has now spoken about the need to remove the Impact Player rule from IPL. In an interaction with Cricbuzz, Rahane, who captained Kolkata Knight Riders in the last two seasons and has since announced his retirement, said that most captains had opposed it before last year's captains' meeting.

"All-rounders are going out...