‘When I was India’s coach, I wasn’t fond of the impact player rule’: Rahul Dravid (Source: PTI)
“It has certainly added a different dynamic,” Dravid Told Sportstar. “I’ll be honest: when I was India’s coach, I wasn’t particular fond of the impact player rule. Matches Alive Till the very end. But from a national team percent, it posed some challenges. “
“As a coach, you want to develop all-rounders, and under the old 11 vs 11 format, certain players would have had many owners to more opoportunities to bat or bowl in Different That to some extent. “
Dravid further said the impact rules to chase big totals, keeping the match alive till the last over.
“Statistically, scoring rates have increased due to teams having an extra specialist batter. This means no team is ever Truly out of a game. Aggressive Hitting even after losing Six or Seven Wickets, “Dravid Said.
While having an all-rounder stil brings balance, teams can now manage without one if they do’t find the right the right the right fit, “He added. Strategically, it has added laayers to team selection and match planning. That said, I undersnd why it exists. It ensures every game remains competition and allows an extra Indian player to feature in the league, which is a positive. Like with the auction and other rules, there are always pros and cons, “He added.
