'Doesn’t make sense': DK on scrapping Impact Player rule before IPL 2027

Dinesh Karthik champions the retention of the Impact Player rule for IPL 2027 to ensure fairness across the board. He highlights that franchises have built their squads with the assumption of having an additional player available. Even as the rule appears to be waning in importance, Karthik underlines its initial advantages for match dynamics. He raises alarms over the potential decrease in opportunities for all-rounders if this rule is modified.