BCCI asks all 10 IPL franchises for feedback on Impact Player rule, sets August 31 deadline
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has sought feedback from all 10 IPL franchises on the Impact Player rule ahead of the next season, asking teams to submit their views by Monday, August 31, a Cricbuzz report said. The move follows earlier comments from BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia that the board would review the controversial rule after IPL 2026.
The board has opened a wider cricket-operations feedback exercise that also seeks inputs on PMOA, umpiring, practice sessions and playing conditions, with the Impact Player rule identified as the most significant topic. The rule has been prominent across recent IPL editions and the 2026 tournament coincided with a marked increase in 200-plus team totals, prompting renewed debate about the balance between bat and ball. Several captains opposed the rule at a prior meeting, even though the BCCI had earlier indicated the regulation was expected to continue for another season.
In its communication the BCCI noted: "As discussed in the IPL 2026 Captains’ Meeting, it was agreed that feedback would be collected from all franchises at the conclusion of the tournament on key cricket operations matters." The board has asked teams to discuss the listed issues with their respective cricket operations departments and submit consolidated feedback.
The latest request is a formal follow-up to Saikia’s remarks earlier this year that the board would be more inclined to reconsider the rule if franchises raised concerns. Saikia had previously said the board would review the rule following IPL 2026, a statement cited by the board's action to gather franchise views.
Saikia defended the Impact Player rule in May, saying: "Some low-scoring matches are also there. All the fans are enjoying the matches. The bowlers are getting good wickets as well," and adding, "Everything is happening; it is a full bouquet in one package." Those comments contrasted with criticism from several captains and have been part of the public debate over the regulation.
Prominent Indian cricketers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have voiced reservations about the Impact Player rule, questioning its effect on the role of bowlers and the balance of T20 cricket. For now the rule remains in place while the BCCI compiles franchise feedback.
The BCCI will review the consolidated responses and decide whether any amendments are required before IPL 2027, a process set in motion by the franchises' submissions by August 31.
