The upcoming IPL edition will be the final before the next mega-auction cycle. Notably, the mini-auction is scheduled to take place on December 16 in Goa, while franchises must submit their final retention and release lists by November 17. The franchises can trade players from other teams before the deadline.
An IPL official told Hindustan Times: "The next edition will be the last before a mega auction cycle and a rule change now would be too late for the teams. It's unlikely there would be any change. At least four teams had informed IPL that withdrawal of the rule this late would hamper their strategy significantly."
The IPL Governing Council retained the provision for the 2025-27 cycle in September 2024. Sunrisers Hyderabad have built an aggressive batting line-up with additional batting depth through the Impact Player option.
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Players such as Shivam Dube, Naman Dhir and Suryansh Shedge need regular bowling opportunities in the IPL to improve their skills. However, captains often prefer an additional specialist bowler or batter instead of giving an all-rounder a chance to contribute in both departments.
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Despite concerns about the balance between bat and ball, the regulation has also allowed injured players to contribute during matches. Rohit Sharma, for example, missed five games in IPL 2026 because of a hamstring injury before returning as an Impact Player and featuring as a batter.
While players and coaches continue to question its impact on the development of all-rounders and bowling standards, the commercial appeal of bigger scores remains an important consideration for the organisers.
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