Zaheer Khan Advocates for Impact Player Rule in IPL for Indian Cricket's Growth

Zaheer Khan, newly appointed mentor of the Lucknow Super Giants, advocates for the continuation of the impact player rule in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Despite mixed reactions from cricketing stalwarts, Zaheer insists that the rule significantly benefits young Indian players and enhances the overall quality of Indian cricket.

Zaheer Khan, now mentoring Lucknow Super Giants, is firmly backing the impact player rule in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The former fast bowler believes this regulation aids in the "improvement" of Indian cricket.

On Wednesday, Zaheer stepped into his new role, previously held by India's current head coach, Gautam Gambhir. During a media event, Zaheer expressed his full support for the controversial rule, officially stating, "There has been a debate around the impact sub rule. I'm going on record to say that I'm all for it."

While prominent players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have criticized the rule, Zaheer argues that it offers vital opportunities to many uncapped Indian talents. He emphasized, "It has definitely given opportunities to a lot of uncapped Indian talents." Khan believes that ongoing match time is crucial for improving Indian cricket at large. He also mentioned that genuine all-rounders greatly benefit from this rule, adding substantial value to their teams.

(With inputs from agencies.)