RCB Coach Andy Flower Defends Impact Player Rule Amidst IPL Star Criticism

• IPL stars like Axar Patel and Shubman Gill have publicly criticized the Impact Player rule, calling it 'one-dimensional'.
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Andy Flower, a renowned innovator, supports the rule.
• Flower believes the Impact Player rule is a 'good innovation' that engages audiences and adds tactical depth to the game.
• He acknowledges the rule's cons, noting it can hide selection challenges related to balancing an XI and single-skilled players.
• The rule, introduced in 2023, has led to higher-scoring games but has negatively impacted all-rounders and bowlers.