New Delhi, Oct. 11 -- The Indian Premier League's (IPL) Impact Player rule could face another major test ahead of the 2027 season, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) seeking feedback from franchises on its future.

If the provision is scrapped, teams could be forced to place greater emphasis on players capable of contributing with both bat and ball while selecting their starting XIs.

Introduced in IPL 2023, the rule allows teams to substitute one player during a match, depending on their requirements.

While it has enabled franchises to field an additional specialist batter or bowler, critics, including Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, have argued that it has hindered the development of quality all-rounders.

Abolishing t...