Everyone wants to know about the impact layer. So today we will tell you what is impact player and what are its rules. First of all, I will tell you that there is also a sign that Umpire will show to inform everyone that an impact player is entering the field. Impact Player and Impact player rule list is given below to understand everything properly. You can even refer the video shared below for more information on the rules related to impact player.
When will the rule of impact player start?
Impact player rule is new for IPL and it will start from IPL 2023. IPL 2023 starts on 31st March 2023 and on same day if a team is using impact player, then 31st March will be the first day for this rule.
How will the Umpire notify about impact player?
The umpire will raise his arms and cross his hands over his head and close his fists to signal the introduction of an impact player. (Refer the video above)
What is an Impact player?
Impact player concept will be introduced for the first time in IPL 2023. Impact player is selected from the list of 5 Substitute players that captain will share after toss along with playing 11. One out of these 5 player can be used to replace one player from playing 11 in between ongoing game. This one player will be called as Impact player. Impact player is decided by the captain as per the situation of the game and it can be a bowler, batsman or an all-rounder.
When can one introduce impact player?
Impact player can be introduced in between innings, in between 2 overs or when a wicket falls or batsmen retires. Bowling team can introduce an impact player in all the above cases. Batting team can introduce only when a wicket falls or when a batsman retires.
What about the replaced player?
The replaced player will not be a part of the match once impact player is introduced. He even cannot be a substitute fielder for any other player weather injured or not. Once replaced, the player can only be a part of the playing 11, in next match if selected.
Can overseas player be an impact player?
Yes and No, if a team is already having 4 overseas players in playing 11 then an impact player needs to be an Indian player. If there are only 3 or less overseas players in playing 11 then impact player can be an overseas player.
Can an impact player bowl 4 overs?
Yes, an impact player can bowl his full quota of 4 overs. But if he is introduced in place of a bowler, who is bowling the current over, and either a wicket falls or a batsman retires on the 3rd bowl then he cannot bowl the remaining 3 balls. He can start bowling from the next over.
What is to be done if there is a case of concussion with impact player?
If there is a case of concussion with impact player, then a replacement for impact player can be given only when match referee approves it. That new impact player needs to be like-for-like replacement.
Can reduction in overs have any changes on impact player rule?
No, even if the overs are reduced due to rain or bad light then also impact player rule stays the same.
You can even refer the video shared above for more details on impact player rule in IPL 2023.