Shubman Gill Slams BCCI's 'Impact Player' Rule, Joins Rohit Sharma in Criticism

• Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill expressed strong displeasure over the 'Impact Player' rule ahead of IPL 2026.
• Gill criticized the rule in the IPL Captains' meeting, stating cricket is a game of 11 players and the rule diminishes player skill.
• He believes the Impact Player rule makes matches 'one-dimensional' and reduces the thrill of chasing challenging scores.
• Gill joins Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, and Axar Patel in raising concerns about the rule disrupting bat-ball balance.
• Despite player concerns, BCCI has refused to remove the rule, which will continue until 2027, having been implemented for five years starting 2023.