This rule will significantly help teams if they find themselves in a situation where an extra player can change the game scenario. The impact player will have his role in penultimative moments which will make the game even more interesting.
Deciding playing 11 after toss will be another good thing but it can allow too much a comfort to teams to decide the course of the play. It will allow captains to be tactical and strategic with their decision and with always chance of adding impact player, they can certainly pick on things one by one, not letting things go away from hand.
That’s how the game has evolved in terms of rules but it has also evolved in terms of adding new young players. With likes of Harry Brook and Cameron Green playing their best cricket in the toughest T20 league.
Chennai Super Kings will be looking forward to play for what they known for, they didn’t have the best seasons last year around. On the other hand, Gujarat Titans, a team that suprisingly won the tournament in its debut season will be in high spirit.
Captain Hardik Pandya and Shubman Gill are in terrific form but unfortunately they will not have David Miller for first few matches. Rajasthan Royals will take on ground again in high potential as one of the most competitive team but whenever their top order fails, they seem to struggle for it.
Joe Root has been added to the team, how good this decison will fare is yet to be seen. Delhi Capitals will miss the service of their best batter Rishabh Pant while Sunrisers Hyderabad will be with a new face yet again after constantly shuffling around players for last three years.
Punjab Kings have decided to add Matt Short in their squad after Jonny Bairstow decided to focus on rehabilitation. Pitches are expected to be high scoring in the beginning and as the IPL will progress, it will get a touch on a slower side.