BCCI will Review Impact Players Rules, Two Bouncer

Apart from the much-discussed impact player rule, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is currently stuck on another crucial playing condition from previous home and away Indian Test series. Indian Premier League (IPL) seasons - the second bouncer clause. The BCCI is undecided on whether to continue with these two rules or not, and there are indications that it is considering reviewing them. These rules are specifically for the men's Twenty20 inter-state competition, the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT).

 The two-bouncer rule was introduced in domestic cricket last season, followed by the IPL, when a second bouncer in an over was effectively used. In international cricket, only one bouncer is allowed. The rule was largely welcomed by the cricket fraternity across the country, especially during the IPL, but it is understood that the rule is under review. The decision to include these rules in SMAT or not will impact their continuation in IPL.

 The persistent dilemma is why BCCI is yet to share the playing conditions for SMAT despite earlier stating that they will be communicated soon. It has been over three weeks since BCCI released those rules, guidelines and playing conditions for other upcoming domestic events of the season.

Playing Conditions; Men's Multi Day; Men's One Day; Women's Multi Day; Women's One Day; Women's T20; Women's Under-15" with a note that said; "Men's T20 playing conditions will be shared soon." The SMAT competition will begin in November.

 The main issue is the impact player rule, which remains a divisive topic within the cricket community. Recently, Zaheer Khan expressed support for the rule, although many players and coaches have contrary views. "There is a debate about the impact sub rule. I want to say on record that I am all for it. It has definitely given opportunities to many uncapped Indian talents. This is something you will see in the mega auction when teams look at them."

 "As far as all-rounders are concerned, right now there is no place for half an all-rounder because of the impact sub (rule). But if you are a true all-rounder, nobody can stop you. There will always be value addition with the ability to play with the bat and ball," Zaheer said during the Lucknow Super Giants event in Kolkata recently.

 Recently, when asked about this, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah had said that a decision will be taken soon in this regard and information will be given about it.