‘Don’t want Impact rule in WPL, it’s unfair on bowlers’: Jemimah Rodrigues | Cricket News – The Times of India

MUMBAI: Since its introduction, the IPL’s ‘Impact Player’ rule has stirred a hornet’s nest. Some have termed it ‘unfair’ whereas others assume it’ll impede the provision line of all-rounders in Indian cricket. The Indian cricket board (BCCI) is unmoved, having determined to retain the rule no less than until the 2027 IPL season.
When it involves the Women’s Premier League (WPL), although, the rule has been conspicuous by its absence, and Jemimah Rodrigues, for one, desires it to remain that approach.
“I’m not a massive fan of the ‘Impact Player’ rule,” the India and Delhi Capitals center-order batter stated, including, “I like the rules we already have. This is how we play our international cricket as well and that’s what is going to help us there. It’s unfair to the bowlers when you do so well and towards the end, a proper batter comes in for the opposition.”
The Capitals have made it to their third straight WPL closing however the lack of sport time might go towards them, having not performed since final Friday. Since travelling to Mumbai, nonetheless, the group is placing in the onerous yards in the nets forward of Saturday’s huge closing.
Asked in regards to the seven-day break, the DC vice-captain stated, “It’s actually working for us. It has allowed us to have a lot of team-bonding sessions.”
The Capitals haven’t performed a sport on the Brabourne Stadium however Jemimah stated it wouldn’t matter. “Everyone in our team is familiar with the conditions and pitch here. We’ve been having good practice sessions on these off days. Honestly, after all the other pitches, Mumbai is like a batter’s dream. The outfield is fast. Time it in the gap, it’s a four. We’re really looking forward to it,” she stated.