"A lot of fit players also bat and just sit down" - Former CSK star slams 'Impact Player' rule in the IPL

‘Nothing left for the bowlers’: Suresh Raina sounds alarm over IPL impact player rule

Suresh Raina raises alarms about the IPL's impact player rule, arguing it overly benefits batters and inflates scoring. He suggests that Indian players should refrain from engaging in overseas leagues, emphasizing that the Indian Premier League has evolved into a major competition. Furthermore, Raina points out a noticeable decline in the quality of foreign leagues compared to previous years.

Suresh Raina Slams IPL Impact Player Rule, Says Fit Players Just Bat And Sit

Raina argued that the regulation heavily disadvantages bowlers, eliminates all-round development, and artificially inflates match totals, noting that such provisions do not exist in World Cup cricket

Four-time IPL winner hits out at impact player rule, latest to voice criticism: ‘Even fit players just bat and sit down’

Four-time IPL winner Suresh Raina slammed the impact player rule, saying the bowlers have been hard done by. 

‘Lot of fit players just bat and sit down’: IPL legend slams Impact Player rule

Former India batter Suresh Raina criticized the Impact Player rule in the IPL for inflating scores and pressuring bowlers, emphasizing the need for balance in cricket. He supports BCCI's stance on restricting Indian players from overseas leagues.

"A lot of fit players also bat and just sit down" - Former CSK star slams 'Impact Player' rule in the IPL

Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star Suresh Raina slammed the 'Impact Player' rule in the IPL. After the 2026 season, the rule has been highly debated and is reportedly under review as well.

"A lot of fit players also bat and just sit down" - Former CSK star slams 'Impact Player' rule in the IPL - Sportskeeda

"A lot of fit players also bat and just sit down" - Former CSK star slams 'Impact Player' rule in the IPL  Sportskeeda