India, April 23 -- The Impact Player rule is making the waves in the ongoing season of Indian Premier League. The rule which was introduced last year has been under the scanners as Indian skipper Rohit Sharma also recently pointed out its drawbacks. He stated on the 'Club Prairie Fire Podcast': "I'm not a big fan... It's going to hold back all-rounders. Cricket is played by 11, not 12."

The Impact Player Rule allows one substitute player per team to take a more active part in a match. The substitute can replace any player introduced at any time before the completion of the 14th over of either innings in a match. He is allowed to perform or participate like any other regular player.

The rule was introduced in the last season but after an...