MS Dhoni says it’s a luxury to have (an impact player) because you can use it at any time
The Impact Player Rule will make its IPL debut in 2023 and both MS Dhoni and Hardik Pandya gave their honest opinions on the innovation in T20 cricket while the “Impact Player,” as defined by the new regulation, will be allowed to do everything as soon as he steps onto the pitch.
The Impact Player Rule will make its IPL debut in 2023 and both MS Dhoni and Hardik Pandya gave their honest opinions on the innovation in T20 cricket.
The “Impact Player,” as defined by the new regulation, will be allowed to do everything as soon as he steps onto the pitch, and the rule book states that “Impact Player can only be an Indian player unless the franchise has fewer than four international players in the Playing XI.”
While Pandya did not reveal much about his feelings about the new rule, Dhoni made an interesting point on how it would affect cricket’s shortest format.
“Looks a good wicket and I don’t think it will change. Don’t know if there will be dew because it rained last night. You want to play in front of people. This stadium is twice the capacity of other stadiums. Fantastic atmosphere. The preparation was good. We assembled quite early. It’s a luxury to have (an impact player). It becomes slightly easier to decide because you can use it at any time. Influence of all-rounder has become slightly less because of the rule,”
Dhoni said at the toss.
“It’s always good to play here. New start, new season, quite exciting. Almost everyone in the country has got motivation from him (Dhoni). Been a fan and admirer of him. Want boys to enjoy it. The result will take care of itself. It’s different – I’ve left it in the coach. Ashu pa works all night on what needs to be done. I don’t know (a combination for today),”
Pandya said after he won the toss and opted to bowl.
Chennai Super Kings take on Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2023 opener at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Chennai Super Kings: Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ben Stokes, Ambati Rayudu, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (w/c), Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Rajvardhan Hangargekar.
Gujarat Titans: Wriddhiman Saha (w), Shubman Gill, Kane Williamson, Hardik Pandya(c), Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami, Joshua Little, Yash Dayal, Alzarri Joseph.