Delhi Capitals owner Parth Jindal has expressed his disapproval of the Impact Player Rule in the IPL and clarified his stance on the upcoming mega auction.
The Impact Player rule, which allows teams to substitute a player from their four named substitutes at any point during a match, has faced significant criticism from players and coaches. Jindal believes that while the rule provides opportunities for young players, it negatively impacts Indian cricket by diminishing the importance of all-rounders.
At the IPL owners meeting held at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai, franchise owners gathered to discuss player retention policies and updates for the IPL 2025 season. During this meeting, Parth Jindal reiterated his opposition to the Impact Player Rule, arguing that it hinders the development of all-rounders, which is crucial for the growth of Indian cricket.
Parth Jindal Opposes Impact Player Rule, Supports Mega Auction for IPL 2025
Impact on All-Rounders
Jindal’s main concern with the Impact Player Rule is its effect on all-rounders. He stated that reducing their role could be detrimental to their growth and overall contribution to the game. “The Impact Player rule is detrimental to the growth of all-rounders,” he said.
Stance on Mega Auction
The DC owner also confirmed his support for the mega auction. Previously skeptical about the auction, which shakes up the squads of all teams, Jindal now supports the process. “I’m surprised that there was a debate over the continuation of the big auction in the first place. I’m personally in favour of it,” he said.
The meeting also saw discussions on various other policies related to player retention for IPL 2025. While some franchises are in favor of increasing player retentions, others have expressed dissatisfaction with this idea. A notable disagreement occurred between KKR owner Shahrukh Khan and Punjab Kings owner Ness Wadia, who had a verbal spat over the retention numbers ahead of the mega auction.
